MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Hazard switch faulty (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Catch (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 X Brake pipes near coolant radiator going to offside of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear differential has play on offside output flange.
Parking brake warning light not working.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - ends (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S & N/S (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush O/S & N/S (2.4.G.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Oil leak Seal - rear axle ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - ALL OF (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Seal front screen - worn/damaged
Nearside Lower Sill - passengers door damaged
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak Engine area ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush O/S & N/S - All bushes & slightly det (2.4.G.2)
Rear Oil leak Diff oil leaks ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - ALL OF (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm - min req 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm - min req 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s and o/s rear hubs slight lift
n/s front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
os headlamp damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
os headlamp damaged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Lower Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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FD52 BAZ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FD52 BAZ, 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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FD52 BAZ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 December 2002.
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