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RD02 CMU

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,882 mi
Last recorded121,882 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 CMU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 121,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 121,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 121,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 121,004 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 120,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

front lights affected by operation of other lamps

Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,981 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 120,738 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 116,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 108,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,314 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,671 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 88,083 miles

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

both front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,083 miles

both front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges

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

Pass 4 May 2007 83,848 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 83,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 64,991 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 64,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear pads 50 to 60% worn

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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RD02 CMU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RD02 CMU, 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 RD02 CMU registered?

RD02 CMU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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