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KE02 SFK

2002 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,323 mi
Last recorded101,323 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 SFK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 101,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,784 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,273 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 92,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and heavily undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, outer skin poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,256 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,009 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,009 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,300 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 89,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,368 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 83,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,594 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,028 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 78,028 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 30 Nov 2010 74,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,785 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 72,785 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 11 Jun 2008 66,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,258 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 65,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,249 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 56,083 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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KE02 SFK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE02 SFK, 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 KE02 SFK registered?

KE02 SFK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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