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M12 MOL

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,977 mi
Last recorded102,977 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,977 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 102,976 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 102,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake lights temperamental with staying on

internal mirror missing

Pass 2 Aug 2021 102,973 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 102,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,853 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 102,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 102,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 102,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower steering uj corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,699 miles

Slight play n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,607 miles

excessive corrosion on nearside front inner sill

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

surface corrosion on both rear outer sills

surface corrosion on nearside front floorpan

Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,607 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

engine management light illuminated

excessive corrosion on nearside front inner sill

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

surface corrosion on both rear outer sills

surface corrosion on nearside front floorpan

Pass 21 Nov 2013 101,055 miles

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

Coolant leak

EML

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear inner webs corroded

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

n/s/f floor and inner sill corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 101,055 miles

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

Coolant leak

EML

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear inner webs corroded

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

n/s/f floor and inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear body stiffening bar missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,186 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 99,185 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 99,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brace bar broken

Pass 23 Jul 2010 98,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,723 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 95,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 90,195 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 90,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 81,589 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,629 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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M12 MOL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M12 MOL, 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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M12 MOL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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