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OU52 AJX

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 AJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens covered in water inside lamp

Offside Headlamp lens covered in water inside lamp

Fail 3 Feb 2026 89,306 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens covered in water inside lamp

Offside Headlamp lens covered in water inside lamp

Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,539 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 87,538 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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes in holding clips slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil cooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 85,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes in holding clips slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil cooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,478 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion both rear of rear outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,111 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,910 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

wipers slightly poor

Pass 6 May 2011 55,003 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,833 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak rear diff

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,637 miles

Slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,166 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 29,166 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OU52 AJX is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU52 AJX, 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 OU52 AJX registered?

OU52 AJX is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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