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RO52 FCM

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,128 mi
Last recorded57,128 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 FCM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 57,128 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2025 56,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil cooler pipework (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,987 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 54,987 miles

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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,842 miles

corrosion forming n/s/r subframe mounting point

front suspension arms rusty

rear suspension components starting to show signs of corrosion

slight play in rear differential

Fail 19 Aug 2020 54,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

brake pedal spongy

corrosion forming on n/s/r subframe mounting point

front suspension arms rusty

rear suspension components starting to show signs of corrosion

slight play in rear differential

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,305 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 54,305 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,899 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,484 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,887 miles

slight play nearside front upper wishbone inner bush

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,597 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,597 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,863 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2010 46,839 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,735 miles

both front shock absorber lower joints worn

n/s/f upper wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,009 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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RO52 FCM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RO52 FCM, 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 RO52 FCM registered?

RO52 FCM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for RO52 FCM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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