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LJ02 MWE

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,026 mi
Last recorded159,026 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 MWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 159,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 159,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 155,626 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 155,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 148,449 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 144,601 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2022 144,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2021 137,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 133,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 132,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 126,246 miles

near side front floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 126,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side front floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 79,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 65,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,277 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,940 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 53,940 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 45,029 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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LJ02 MWE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc 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 LJ02 MWE, 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 LJ02 MWE registered?

LJ02 MWE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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