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SE02 MFN

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,579 mi
Last recorded105,579 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 MFN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,579 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 105,579 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 100,885 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,761 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 100,761 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,812 miles

Front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,270 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 93,884 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 86,594 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2012 86,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,759 miles

advise front pads

advise slight play in both rear knuckle joints

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,657 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 6 Aug 2008 50,714 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 36,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,407 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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SE02 MFN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SE02 MFN, 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 SE02 MFN registered?

SE02 MFN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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