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S25 BVC

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,939 mi
Last recorded76,939 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 BVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 75,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 74,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,830 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 70,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 67,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 65,388 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 65,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,725 miles

slight play noted at rear drive shaft UJ's when vehicle jacked up

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre chrome on wheel damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2008 13,592 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2006 7,090 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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S25 BVC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S25 BVC, 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

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What year was S25 BVC registered?

S25 BVC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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The MOT history for S25 BVC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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