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FJ02 YLA

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,959 mi
Last recorded76,959 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YLA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 76,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,662 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 75,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,338 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 75,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on edged and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 64,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,815 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,815 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s floor pan

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,149 miles

Slight play in o/s+n/s rear drive shaft universal joints

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,581 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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FJ02 YLA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ02 YLA, 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 FJ02 YLA registered?

FJ02 YLA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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