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V8 EDM

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,630 mi
Last recorded108,630 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 EDM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 108,630 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 107,134 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,532 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 104,380 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 104,380 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,782 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 103,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,943 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,386 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 101,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,136 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 95,882 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear on front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,475 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r body stabiliser bar corroded but part of body structure

Fail 28 Jan 2013 86,778 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r body stabiliser bar corroded but part of body structure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,020 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 83,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

air bag light illuminated any fault must be rectifide for first of april.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,056 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,586 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,140 miles

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

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

loud creeking noise from n/s/f suspension

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,469 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,464 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V8 EDM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V8 EDM, 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 V8 EDM registered?

V8 EDM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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