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LE02 TXG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,873 mi
Last recorded146,873 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 TXG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 146,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 146,827 miles

Underside of vehicle freshly undersealed.

Fail 19 Oct 2024 146,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle freshly undersealed.

Fail 9 Sep 2024 146,822 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 146,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2021 146,577 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer

Pass 4 Aug 2020 146,190 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

underneath of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2019 145,314 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2019 145,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2018 140,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 140,640 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,625 miles

Inner and outer sills and rear sub frame mounting areas corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 130,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked rear arm inner bolt through bush not tight and insecure (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body/chassis rail by front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,533 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 125,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,513 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 91,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,242 miles

offside rear tyre on wear blocks

Pass 4 Oct 2007 83,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 81,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,347 miles

ADVISE windscreen damage zone a

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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LE02 TXG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LE02 TXG, 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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LE02 TXG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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