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KV52 RXS

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 RXS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 123,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 123,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 123,088 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 122,034 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slight slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slight slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush slight slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

handbrake no lock out on rolling road brake test

Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,591 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 120,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,108 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 115,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 102,740 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,015 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,068 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,896 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,405 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,141 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 57,140 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,504 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,633 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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KV52 RXS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KV52 RXS, 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 KV52 RXS registered?

KV52 RXS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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