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BN52 NJO

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,785 mi
Last recorded37,785 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 37,123 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 36,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 35,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 34,965 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 34,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 33,821 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 33,818 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,801 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 33,801 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear reinforcement bar corroded

Offside Rear reinforcement bar corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,500 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area removed

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,321 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view (removed).

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,013 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 31,008 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear lower body braces corroded.( two ) .

Fail 16 Sep 2013 30,329 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear lower body braces corroded.( two ) .

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,310 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,486 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 28,486 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front and rear brake discs worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,918 miles

n/s/f inner tyre tread worn.

o/s/f tyre wall showing signs of deterioration.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 26,918 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f inner tyre tread worn.

o/s/f tyre wall showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,714 miles

visual check only on nearside front seat belt due to child seat.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 14,832 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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BN52 NJO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN52 NJO, 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 BN52 NJO registered?

BN52 NJO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is BN52 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NJO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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