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KU02 JZE

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 JZE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Both - 245/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion forming to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Handbrake poor

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 87,081 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Hazards stuck on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Both - 245/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion forming to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Handbrake poor

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 86,617 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine , gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle has been coated in underseal

Fail 25 Mar 2025 86,616 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine , gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle has been coated in underseal

Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,215 miles

corrosion on rear chassis

corrosion on rear subframe

front tyres wearing outer edges

oil leaks

slight corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 27 Feb 2024 86,215 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative dont turn off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on rear chassis

corrosion on rear subframe

front tyres wearing outer edges

oil leaks

slight corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,208 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides just starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil weep from rear axel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,890 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Slight free play detected at wheel

Offside Rear Slight free play detected at wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,844 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 83,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing wishbone joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,404 miles

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

both front suspension upper arms bushes have collapsed but have little movement

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,404 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front headlamps are condensated

both front suspension upper arms bushes have collapsed but have little movement

Pass 20 Jul 2013 58,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,137 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

inner surface of all discs starting to pit

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 48,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 38,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,052 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 32,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KU02 JZE 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 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 KU02 JZE, 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 KU02 JZE registered?

KU02 JZE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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