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HS52 DSY

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,136 mi
Last recorded133,136 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 DSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 133,136 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 130,866 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 130,866 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 129,025 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 129,025 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 128,526 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 127,158 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 127,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 126,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 124,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 122,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,503 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 119,503 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two centre front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,405 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 117,405 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 114,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,715 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,227 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 108,642 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 103,224 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,774 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 89,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 89,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 13 Nov 2007 82,063 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,061 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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HS52 DSY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HS52 DSY, 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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HS52 DSY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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