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SK02 USS

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,862 mi
Last recorded82,862 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 USS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 82,862 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,864 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 80,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,451 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 76,336 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 75,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 75,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush cover deteriorated

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in tread

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipe at rear corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2020 74,079 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at front sub-frame, rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at front sub-frame, rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush cover deteriorated

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in tread

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipe at rear corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear ( unable to fully inspect behind clips) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear(unable to fully inspect in clips) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall and starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker absorber bottom bush/ bearing boot deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (unable to fully inspect all of pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished in tread and starting to wear on inner edge

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

rear subframe corroded

steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,241 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,815 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,087 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,087 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both sides front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,313 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,433 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,432 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,693 miles

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

front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,579 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,946 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 27,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,161 miles

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 22 Jan 2007 21,563 miles

Front tyres worn very low on inner edges.

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 21,563 miles

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

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

Corrosion on brake discs. Efficiency okay at test.

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 31 Jan 2006 18,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SK02 USS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SK02 USS, 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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SK02 USS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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