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DG52 JAG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

62,723 mi
Last recorded62,723 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 62,723 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 62,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2025 60,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,281 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 58,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 57,304 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 55,548 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount corroded and also previously repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount corroded and also previously repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight in and out movement on rear driveshafts where they enter the diff

Pass 31 May 2018 53,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount on underside and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount on underside and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 52,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount on floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 52,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount on floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 50,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened boot to subframe (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened boot to subframe (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 49,723 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 49,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 48,289 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 46,383 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 46,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 46,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 44,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,774 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 41,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,900 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,094 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,336 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,988 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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DG52 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DG52 JAG, 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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DG52 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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