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KX02 JAG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

54,520 mi
Last recorded54,520 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX02 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,410 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 53,408 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 53,373 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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 19 Aug 2021 53,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,271 miles

Headlamps both have a slight yellow tint

Fail 19 Jun 2020 53,268 miles

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

Headlamps both have a slight yellow tint

Pass 22 May 2019 53,175 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 53,175 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))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 52,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,265 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 52,265 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,979 miles

Play detected at nearside an d offside rear wheels

Fail 29 Jan 2015 50,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Play detected at nearside an d offside rear wheels

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 42,101 miles

EOBD warning light indicating a fault

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 42,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

EOBD warning light indicating a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,952 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 19,952 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,186 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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KX02 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KX02 JAG, 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 KX02 JAG registered?

KX02 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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