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J40 DCF

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,253 mi
Last recorded63,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 DCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 63,253 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,385 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,583 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 61,583 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,592 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,335 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 56,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,988 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,775 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 50,775 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,886 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 42,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,411 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,090 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,355 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,321 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,691 miles

advice,front tyres wearing on inner edge,tracking adjusted.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 16,717 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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J40 DCF is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J40 DCF, 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 J40 DCF registered?

J40 DCF is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is J40 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 DCF shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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