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MK02 POF

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,230 mi
Last recorded77,230 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 POF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 77,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 75,675 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 75,649 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 75,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 74,869 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 74,865 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,597 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 74,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 74,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,881 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,202 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

noise from offside front when jacked up

Fail 2 Apr 2015 72,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from offside front when jacked up

Pass 18 Apr 2014 71,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,622 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,337 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 65,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,553 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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MK02 POF is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 MK02 POF, 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 MK02 POF registered?

MK02 POF is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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