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DS52 CGV

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,392 mi
Last recorded36,392 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 36,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 36,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,350 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 36,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,452 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 35,452 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,570 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,556 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2012 28,556 miles

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

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

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

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,159 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,164 miles

nearside rear tyre inside wall has slight cuttings not to cord

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front brake hoses rubbing fine on anti roll bar ends on steering lock to lock check

Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,047 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,181 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 19,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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DS52 CGV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS52 CGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS52 CGV registered?

DS52 CGV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is DS52 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 CGV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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