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BG52 UKR

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,504 mi
Last recorded79,504 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 UKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 79,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,808 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,410 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,051 miles

Rear nsr/osr drive shaft u/j's have play

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,985 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 76,947 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ujs (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ujs (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2018 72,671 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 May 2016 70,367 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 66,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 62,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 60,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 58,220 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2007 44,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BG52 UKR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG52 UKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 UKR registered?

BG52 UKR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is BG52 UKR safe to buy?

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