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E5 TED

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,377 mi
Last recorded56,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 TED
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 56,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 56,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,628 miles

Both rear body braces corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2024 55,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear body braces corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,901 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 54,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 53,332 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,742 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,961 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 42,355 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 41,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,086 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,982 miles

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

both sides rear shock absorber lower ball joints slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,222 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,282 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,372 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,527 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 20,521 miles

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

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

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

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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E5 TED is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E5 TED, 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 E5 TED registered?

E5 TED is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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