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DE02 GXK

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,863 mi
Last recorded83,863 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 GXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 83,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 82,196 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,372 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,468 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGES AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS AND TRACKING. 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread getting low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,327 miles

Nearside Rear axle tie strut..heavily rusted...marked green....

slight play rear driveshaft ns os rear hubs...

slight rust underside...fr/rear...

Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,925 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,580 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,610 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,333 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 23,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,695 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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DE02 GXK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DE02 GXK, 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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What year was DE02 GXK registered?

DE02 GXK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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