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RK52 OFJ

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,468 mi
Last recorded55,468 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 OFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 55,468 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Rear suspension general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 55,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 55,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded upper

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis railings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 55,442 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis railings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 54,995 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across front panel x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 54,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across front panel x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,989 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 54,988 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Nov 2013 47,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,885 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 37,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,224 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,719 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,868 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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RK52 OFJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RK52 OFJ, 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 RK52 OFJ registered?

RK52 OFJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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