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K80 XKJ

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,883 mi
Last recorded61,883 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,883 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 61,796 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 59,792 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,318 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,679 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 54,653 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,536 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,920 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,407 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 44,407 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play at rear wheel

Fail 21 Jul 2015 42,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight play at rear wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,426 miles

slight play on rear inner driveshaft/suspension joints

slight surface rust on underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 41,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play on rear inner driveshaft/suspension joints

slight surface rust on underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 39,699 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 39,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,847 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,043 miles

slight play in rear diff /noted as makes up part of rear suspention

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,449 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,384 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in diff were drive shafts go in

Fail 21 Aug 2008 29,384 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in diff were drive shafts go in

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,597 miles

slight play rear diff allowing slight play on rear wheels

Pass 13 Sep 2005 15,414 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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K80 XKJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K80 XKJ, 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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K80 XKJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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