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BK52 BKA

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BKA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 95,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake pads low

corrosion underbody

Fail 17 Jun 2025 95,690 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack insecure fixing loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front brake pads low

corrosion underbody

Pass 20 Jun 2024 95,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sills n/s and o/s , chassis , underside etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 95,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sills n/s and o/s , chassis , underside etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,084 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,893 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,958 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 90,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint. (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 May 2015 76,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2015 76,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management lamp illuminated

near side front floor corroded through, not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,447 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management lamp illuminated

off side rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 23 May 2013 47,056 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 47,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/s rear light shows white light to rear.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,701 miles

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

tested under wet conditions

Pass 23 May 2011 34,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,185 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 30,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,794 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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BK52 BKA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BK52 BKA, 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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BK52 BKA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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