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LJ52 CFY

2002 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,999 mi
Last recorded31,999 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 CFY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 31,999 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 31,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 31,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 30,727 miles

Rear Differential bearing has slight end float, both sides.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 27,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 23,498 miles

Advise ruat appearing at n/s/r outer sill

Advise rust appearing at n/s/r outer sill

Advise rust at o/s/f floor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play / low axle joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 21,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 19,164 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,494 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 16,487 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,642 miles

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,977 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 10,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 10,601 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,541 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 10,541 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 9,714 miles

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,423 miles

rear number plate loose

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,243 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 8,243 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2005 7,064 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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LJ52 CFY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ52 CFY, 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 LJ52 CFY registered?

LJ52 CFY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is LJ52 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 CFY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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