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ML52 CGG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 CGG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2023 107,894 miles

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

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))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 107,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail to sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail to sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,517 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp deteriated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt *** OUTER *** (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *** INNER (TCA )BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ***OUTER *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords **** TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED **** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner DRIVESHAFT (TOP SUSPENSION ARM) PLAY AT DIFF FLANGE

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust noisy MANIFOLD AREA (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner DRIVESHAFT ( TOP SUSPENSION ARM) PLAY AT DIFF FLANGE

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,559 miles

Nearside Rear FLEXY BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,441 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 2.5MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,483 miles

Centre Front Upper Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***AT 2.0MM*** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 89,483 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***AT 2.0MM*** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,984 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,890 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,686 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod has slight play

slight play in both rear drive shaft UJ joints

Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod has slight play

slight play in both rear drive shaft UJ joints

Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 63,083 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,374 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,374 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 50,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/sf wheel bearing has slight ply

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,949 miles

o/sf wheel bearing has slight ply

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,415 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,520 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 38,520 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s tyres are worn to 2mm advise replacement

noise from n/s front susect worn discs and pads

slight play in n/s rear wheel suspect from wheel bearing advise check

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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ML52 CGG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML52 CGG, 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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ML52 CGG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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