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MF51 NWN

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,888 mi
Last recorded34,888 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 NWN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 34,888 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 34,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,339 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and edges crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2020 32,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,818 miles

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

play in front roll bar D bushes

Fail 19 Apr 2017 30,811 miles

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

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

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

play in front roll bar D bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,314 miles

front tyres worn inner edge (outside measured area)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,719 miles

play in front roll bar D bushes.

play in rear suspension hubs.

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking.

Fail 3 May 2013 24,379 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 24,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,873 miles

slight seepage from n/s/f bottom ball joint boot

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,833 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

end float in rear half shafts.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,404 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear drive shafts have slight end float.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,134 miles

slight play in rear hubs/ bearings.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,613 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,920 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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MF51 NWN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MF51 NWN, 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 MF51 NWN registered?

MF51 NWN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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