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GJ52 UGS

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,451 mi
Last recorded61,451 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 UGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 61,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 61,316 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 60,743 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 60,199 miles

Offside Front sill damaged

slight seepage osf pas pipe

Fail 7 Apr 2021 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 58,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 57,001 miles

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

Rear offside+nearside tyres cracked

Pass 25 May 2017 55,779 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,839 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,709 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,676 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 32,469 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 32,469 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

cracks and splits in n/s/f outer tyre wall

engine oil below minimum.

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly and close to legal limit on inside edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,223 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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GJ52 UGS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GJ52 UGS, 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 GJ52 UGS registered?

GJ52 UGS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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