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DS02 HHB

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,869 mi
Last recorded86,869 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HHB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 86,869 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 86,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes undersealed

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 20 May 2024 86,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes undersealed

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 May 2023 85,117 miles

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEAL

Pass 6 May 2022 84,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on floorpans

Pass 27 Apr 2020 84,073 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,653 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge 255/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,457 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2017 80,457 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front oil leak

Nearside Front wiper lifting from screen

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer cut in side wall

Offside Front tyre has saw tooth wear inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres have saw tooth wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,720 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 69,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 63,653 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,914 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,816 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre iinner wall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,883 miles

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

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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DS02 HHB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS02 HHB, 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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DS02 HHB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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