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EX52 YXT

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,038 mi
Last recorded9,038 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 YXT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 9,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 8,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 8,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 6,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 6,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 6,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 6,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 4,069 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 4,064 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 1,061 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,332 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,677 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 74,673 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,992 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,985 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,358 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s and n/s rear hubs

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play in o/s and n/s rear hubs

Fail 18 Jul 2012 67,270 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all sidelights only working when headlamps turned on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,513 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,231 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,903 miles

Front Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,966 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 55,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,034 miles

nail in outer wall of osf tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2008 53,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discsclose to wear limit/poor condition

nail in outer wall of osf tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,338 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 29,470 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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EX52 YXT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX52 YXT, 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 EX52 YXT registered?

EX52 YXT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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