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SJ02 FFL

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,403 mi
Last recorded81,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 FFL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 81,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight movement in rear drive shafts

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,353 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement on rear drive shafts

Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement on rear drive shafts

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,805 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,803 miles

offside front tyre shoulder wearing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s/r height sensor fractured

o/s/f tyre has slight separation to sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2013 67,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s/r height sensor fractured

o/s/f tyre has slight separation to sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,427 miles

front brake discs worn/pitted

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

n/s/r headlight height adjusting motor arm broken

Fail 21 Sep 2012 67,419 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn/pitted

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

n/s/r headlight height adjusting motor arm broken

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,573 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 64,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,189 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 60,189 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,343 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 54,340 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,138 miles

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

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

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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SJ02 FFL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJ02 FFL, 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 SJ02 FFL registered?

SJ02 FFL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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