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GC02 DGC

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,626 mi
Last recorded67,626 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC02 DGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,626 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 67,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 66,827 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 66,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 65,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 63,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 61,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,219 miles

both rear tyres on wear indicators

front brake pad wear

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended main susp bush sliding in housing (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 56,830 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both side to side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended main susp bush sliding in housing (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 56,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2014 54,587 miles

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 1 May 2013 52,210 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front windscreen is slightly scratched in zone a

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,190 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front windscreen is slightly scratched in zone a

Pass 2 May 2012 51,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,730 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,581 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,598 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 46,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,343 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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GC02 DGC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GC02 DGC, 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 GC02 DGC registered?

GC02 DGC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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