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KF02 RAU

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,478 mi
Last recorded89,478 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 RAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 89,478 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 89,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,750 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,836 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,674 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 87,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,302 miles

coolant leak above gearbox from engine

rear sub frame starting to corrode

slight oil leaks under engine

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,626 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,994 miles

all brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,905 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 83,301 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,539 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 82,539 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,714 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,681 miles

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

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

hazard switch sticky

Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,843 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 78,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,933 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,856 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,477 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,716 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,813 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,118 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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KF02 RAU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KF02 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF02 RAU registered?

KF02 RAU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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