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GK52 BAA

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,139 mi
Last recorded90,139 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 BAA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,139 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 89,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Top of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,746 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,350 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,645 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,886 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 82,275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 81,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,566 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 79,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,051 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear anti roll bar link pin bushes perishing.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,623 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,352 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 63,201 miles

lower bushes on front suspension legs slightly worn

parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 8 Jan 2007 63,201 miles

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)

lower bushes on front suspension legs slightly worn

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,253 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 53,253 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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GK52 BAA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GK52 BAA, 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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GK52 BAA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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