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DF02 AJV

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 AJV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 103,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 97,704 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,944 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,354 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,641 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind radiator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,760 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHT PERISHING

Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,737 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

REAR TYRES SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,219 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEAERINGS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PEDRISHED

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,991 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,665 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,247 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 67,247 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,903 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,814 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 53,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,104 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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DF02 AJV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DF02 AJV, 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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DF02 AJV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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