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MM51 ZVG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 ZVG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 87,005 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion started in both outer sills

corrosion to both front floor pans

nearside offside inner sill corrosion started

Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front floor pans advance corrosion

offside rear outer body sill advance corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,101 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 79,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,843 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,016 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 64,926 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 64,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,231 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 62,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,431 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 59,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 52,851 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,305 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 48,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 46,449 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,672 miles

engine management light on

slight play in both rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,030 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,276 miles

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

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

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 83,158 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,815 miles

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

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

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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MM51 ZVG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM51 ZVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM51 ZVG registered?

MM51 ZVG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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