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BN52 VHY

2002 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,360 mi
Last recorded63,360 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 63,360 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 61,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,096 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 51,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,184 miles

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Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,769 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven inner edge

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,675 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,983 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,233 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,638 miles

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,773 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,231 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 25,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,684 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 VHY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BN52 VHY, 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

How do I check the history of BN52 VHY?

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What year was BN52 VHY registered?

BN52 VHY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BN52 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 VHY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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