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MJ02 DSZ

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,876 mi
Last recorded165,876 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 DSZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 165,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 162,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 159,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 156,044 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges nearside BALD

condensation in nearside headlight

parking brake efficiency just met test standard

Fail 8 Sep 2015 155,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush just met test standard (2.7.4)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges nearside BALD

condensation in nearside headlight

parking brake efficiency just met test standard

Pass 9 Sep 2014 151,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog light cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2014 151,669 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog light cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2013 141,829 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

condensation in nearside head lamp

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on extra plate fitted to front floor panels

corrosion on rear suspension

lip and corrosion on front brake discs

wipers slightly smears

Fail 25 Sep 2013 141,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

condensation in nearside head lamp

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on extra plate fitted to front floor panels

corrosion on rear suspension

lip and corrosion on front brake discs

rear tyres worn low

wipers slightly smears

Pass 22 Sep 2012 132,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate loose

grill damdged and panel behind it

Pass 1 Oct 2011 120,243 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate fixing loose

Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,610 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 104,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,085 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 90,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,769 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,907 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 DSZ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

MJ02 DSZ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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