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BF52 CTO

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,589 mi
Last recorded91,589 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 CTO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 91,534 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,884 miles

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 88,871 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 88,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,285 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 88,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front foot/floor corroded

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,089 miles

Both Rear Outer Sills Corroded N/S and O/S Rear Chassis starting to Corrode

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 86,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Outer Sills Corroded N/S and O/S Rear Chassis starting to Corrode

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,658 miles

General rust under vehicle and on rear suspension parts

Fail 1 Oct 2021 84,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

general rust under vehicle and on rear suspension parts

Pass 26 Sep 2020 83,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front and rear under pan/underside floor (both sides) corroding

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,598 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 81,572 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking internal leak from staring rack. gaiter leaks when full lock the wheel starts to drip form gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached whole wheel moves due to this bush on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2018 78,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively on both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment cable broken (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding On both side bearings they are can not be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,827 miles

Nearside & Offside underside rear brace bars corroded.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres worn on outer edge - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,066 miles

Nearside and offside underside rear brace bars corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,066 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside underside rear brace bars corroded

Nearside front floor panel corroded but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 69,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 67,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,365 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,732 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,803 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,765 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,920 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,918 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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BF52 CTO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 CTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 CTO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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