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MT02 VZA

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 VZA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 93,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 93,166 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 92,773 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,519 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 91,504 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,488 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,321 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 3 Mar 2014 61,321 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,718 miles

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

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

airbag warning light is on

Pass 21 May 2012 51,539 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 49,541 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,541 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,522 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,839 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 May 2007 34,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,264 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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MT02 VZA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT02 VZA, 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 MT02 VZA registered?

MT02 VZA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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