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RF02 ZYO

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,624 mi
Last recorded66,624 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underseal applied to underneath

Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,248 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front floor corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides - possibly diff bearing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 62,245 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S outer sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front floor corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides - possibly diff bearing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,058 miles

Offside Front floor corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 59,058 miles

Offside Front floor corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,948 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2017 56,948 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,950 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,511 miles

damage to nearside front and rear tyres on sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,092 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,207 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,598 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,598 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,335 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 31,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,967 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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RF02 ZYO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF02 ZYO, 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 RF02 ZYO registered?

RF02 ZYO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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