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F7 GCS

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,354 mi
Last recorded46,354 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 GCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 46,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,956 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 36,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 35,628 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2022 35,628 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,610 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,807 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 34,799 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Osf tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2008 23,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s windscreen washer poor

slight movement at o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,059 miles

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

n/s windscreen washer poor

slight movement at o/s steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,917 miles

n/s/f tyre nail close to outer shoulder

n/s/r tyre 2 nails 1 close to inner shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,048 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 17,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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F7 GCS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver 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 F7 GCS, 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 F7 GCS registered?

F7 GCS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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