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RY02 VJF

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,355 mi
Last recorded61,355 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 VJF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 61,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 60,031 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 58,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassi stiffener corroded

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

Offside Rear chassi stiffener corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,394 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,104 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4 mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,818 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,799 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,510 miles

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

Slight play in both rear diff bearings - felt through driveshaft (play at the wheels)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,341 miles

very slight play in both rear diff bearings (part of rear upper suspension)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,950 miles

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

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

airbag light on

both front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,026 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 26,024 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,880 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 22,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,041 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,067 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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RY02 VJF is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RY02 VJF, 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 RY02 VJF registered?

RY02 VJF is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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