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MX52 BKV

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,253 mi
Last recorded92,253 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 BKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 92,253 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 92,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 90,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,130 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 89,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S FRONT TOP WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 88,748 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded O/S + N/S FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BEHIND FRONT SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BEHIND FRONT SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S FRONT TOP WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,424 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 87,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,279 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,295 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,993 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,626 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,625 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,723 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,073 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 68,578 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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MX52 BKV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX52 BKV, 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 MX52 BKV registered?

MX52 BKV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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