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MJ02 DSY

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

112,509 mi
Last recorded112,509 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 DSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 112,509 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 110,856 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 108,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 107,563 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,675 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 106,673 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working on switch (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 106,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, seat mounting area, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,643 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 96,615 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 81,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Has Condensation In Unit.

Offside Front Tyre Has Cut In Sidewall.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,712 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 76,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,683 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chip in o/s outer side wall not to core

Fail 22 Apr 2013 73,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chip in o/s outer side wall not to core

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,526 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,879 miles

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

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

headlights have condensation

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,034 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 23,676 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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MJ02 DSY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 MJ02 DSY, 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 MJ02 DSY registered?

MJ02 DSY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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