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MJ02 FRK

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 FRK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 126,507 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 126,059 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 125,911 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 125,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,518 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 125,517 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 122,250 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,263 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 115,478 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 112,164 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner UJ has slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 108,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 108,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 106,895 miles

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

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 103,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

reading from n/s handbrake low

slight corrosion o/s/f floor pan

slight play in rear drive shaft inner u,j's

slight play in steering column

Fail 14 May 2015 103,403 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

reading from n/s handbrake low

slight corrosion o/s/f floor pan

slight play in rear drive shaft inner u,j's

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 May 2014 100,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,688 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,682 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,321 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,804 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 57,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,008 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 33,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,844 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,574 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 23,574 miles

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

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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MJ02 FRK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

MJ02 FRK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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