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ML02 DJU

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,038 mi
Last recorded53,038 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 DJU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,038 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 53,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 50,251 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 50,251 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 47,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 45,239 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 45,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 42,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 38,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 37,297 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 37,297 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection to abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,386 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,629 miles

n/s front floor starting to corrode (rusty)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges; cracking in treads

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,301 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,297 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,961 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,021 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,292 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,607 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 21,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 14,642 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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ML02 DJU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ML02 DJU, 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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ML02 DJU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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