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BV52 DWM

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,680 mi
Last recorded105,680 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 DWM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,680 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 105,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded by suspension area marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded by suspension area marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 102,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,932 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not a continuous weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,386 miles

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

Offside Front Sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,631 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose ferrule heavily corroded

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose ferrule heavily corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 96,629 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose ferrule heavily corroded

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose ferrule heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,946 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,946 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,248 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 86,244 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,095 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.5mm AND LOWER TREAD ON THERE EDGES.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,835 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,902 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,768 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 55,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,132 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

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

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,557 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,941 miles

rear tyres low

unable to see inner pads

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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BV52 DWM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BV52 DWM, 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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BV52 DWM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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