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GL02 WXC

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,650 mi
Last recorded62,650 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 WXC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 62,650 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play detected in o/s/r wheel vertical move ment

Pass 29 Jul 2025 57,804 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Behind subframe and shock absorber area (area/hole getting very weak but still retaining finger and thumb pressure) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above subframe mount directly behind shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above subframe mount directly behind shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,790 miles

Front tyres starting to split on inner side wall

Front tyres wearing on inner tread patterns

Front wipers leaving light smears on windscreen

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm inner tread pattern

Offside Front chassis leg has slight corrosion behind shock absorber

Pass 23 Jul 2020 50,083 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner tread patterns

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg behind cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,287 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,783 miles

Front tyres wearing more on inner tread patterns

Nearside Front shockabsorber has slight movement in lower bush

Pass 22 Jul 2017 46,532 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to back) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,070 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,741 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread pattern

slight play in offside front hub bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,786 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,156 miles

has a crack to the bottom of windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,079 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 21,079 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,716 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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GL02 WXC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GL02 WXC, 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 GL02 WXC registered?

GL02 WXC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is GL02 WXC safe to buy?

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