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ME02 UYA

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,232 mi
Last recorded45,232 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 UYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 45,232 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 45,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 43,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 43,157 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 42,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake discs slightly corroded due to lack of uses

slight power steering leak

Fail 16 Jun 2023 42,194 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back behind subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back behind subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake discs slightly corroded due to lack of uses

slight power steering leak

Pass 13 May 2022 37,926 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 34,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,664 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,305 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2005 8,957 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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ME02 UYA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ME02 UYA, 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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ME02 UYA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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