CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF02 KUN

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,767 mi
Last recorded100,767 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 KUN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 98,513 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,834 miles

Slight corrosion to nearside front floor

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 82,018 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,042 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside rusty (6.1.B.2)

front tyres tread getting low on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,614 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres getting low on edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear subframe surface rust

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,630 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,626 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,963 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,963 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,534 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 57,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,963 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer side wall

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,351 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,602 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF02 KUN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RF02 KUN, 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

How do I check the history of RF02 KUN?

You can check the full history of RF02 KUN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF02 KUN registered?

RF02 KUN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is RF02 KUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 KUN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF02 KUN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF02 KUN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.