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ME02 YXO

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,167 mi
Last recorded105,167 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 YXO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 105,167 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,532 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 104,472 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres are getting low

Pass 1 May 2019 97,193 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 97,193 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 93,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 91,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,062 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,062 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

EML on dash

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

osr tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 1 May 2014 84,395 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 84,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,229 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,642 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front anti roll bar drop link bushes split

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,629 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 YXO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ME02 YXO, 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 YXO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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