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MH02 KKU

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,716 mi
Last recorded53,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 KKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 53,716 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 53,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,888 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 50,888 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear both drive shafts have play

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,334 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 48,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,214 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 45,506 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,815 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 43,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,346 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,040 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,447 miles

N/S/F tyre inner edge devoid of tread.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,510 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 30,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,347 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 28,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,271 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,306 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MH02 KKU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MH02 KKU, 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 MH02 KKU registered?

MH02 KKU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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