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SL02 HFX

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

56,041 mi
Last recorded56,041 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 HFX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 56,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 56,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 55,954 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Sep 2024 55,954 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,379 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear link bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,638 miles

Auxiliary belt slightly worn

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 54,633 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Support bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear sill areas corroding slightly

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub frame support bracket corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,338 miles

Both sills corroding slightly

Front fog lamps inoperative

Under body floor area corroding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2019 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both sills corroding slightly

Coolant warning lamp on dash indicates a fault

Front brake pads on legal limit (strongly advise replacing

Front fog lamps inoperative

Interior mirror missing from windscreen

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under body floor area corroding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,619 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 53,619 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,258 miles

front wipers streaky

n/s/f tyre cracking at side wall

nail at o/s/r tyre side wall

rear reg starting to de laminate

slight noise at belt

slight play at both rear wheels

Fail 6 Dec 2013 53,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front wipers streaky

n/s/f tyre cracking at side wall

nail at o/s/r tyre side wall

rear reg starting to de laminate

slight noise at belt

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,849 miles

Oil leak

coolant low

oil close to min

Fail 23 Nov 2012 51,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant low

oil close to min

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,214 miles

nearside front floor holed

rear chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 48,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front floor holed

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 44,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,848 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear tyre cut on tread

Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,372 miles

slight play at both rear driveshafts

Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight play at both rear driveshafts

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,018 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 30,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 25,274 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2005 20,062 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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SL02 HFX is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 SL02 HFX, 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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SL02 HFX is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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