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FJ52 VRN

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VRN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 79,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,648 miles

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

various underside suspension and brake components painted/undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,789 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 66,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 64,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,500 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,500 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play detected in nearside rear suspension joint

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 21 Mar 2018 56,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play detected in nearside rear suspension joint

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front play in steering rack end

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

small chip in screen

Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,019 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front play in steering rack end

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

small chip in screen

Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 53,328 miles

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

MIL lamp indicates a fault

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

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,155 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 52,155 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,200 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,276 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,790 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 44,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,422 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,946 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r of axle slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 37,878 miles

n/s of rear differential has slight oil leak and may need attention.

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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FJ52 VRN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FJ52 VRN, 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 FJ52 VRN registered?

FJ52 VRN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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