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EJ02 MHF

2002 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

164,976 mi
Last recorded164,976 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Daimler Super V875,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 MHF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 164,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer front chassis rail corroded close to being excessive within 30 cm of front subframe front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower window finisher chrome strip becoming unstuck at ends this may become a hazard to passers by

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper excessive corrosion within 30 cm of top shock absorber mounting area . not like to become unattached from body/mounting area

Fail 3 Apr 2024 164,889 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault came on during test (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 30cm of lower outer seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of rear subframe mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail within 30 cm of rear of front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top shock absorber mount turret corroded and holed

Pass 25 May 2023 164,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear rigid pipe leading to rear flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner main beam head light wrong image

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail within 30 cm of front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail leading along side and up to shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 164,314 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear rigid pipe leading to rear flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner main beam head light wrong image

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail within 30 cm of front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail leading along side and up to shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering has more resistance every 180degrees possibly steering universal joint partially seized

Pass 18 Nov 2022 164,099 miles

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

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

advise fuel pipes to filter corroded

advise slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 7 Oct 2022 164,074 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

advise fuel pipes to fuel filter corroded

advise slight play in both rear driveshaft hubs

Pass 12 Oct 2021 163,418 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch lining (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 162,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 157,693 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 157,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 153,722 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion Floor by brake pipes (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 153,720 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Floor by brake pipes (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 149,105 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 149,105 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 143,197 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 143,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 137,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 129,563 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 129,563 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 122,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 122,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 115,739 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 115,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

E M Lstays on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 89,774 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 89,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,223 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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EJ02 MHF is a 2002 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 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 Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ02 MHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ02 MHF is a 2002 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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