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VA52 UJB

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,241 mi
Last recorded26,241 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 26,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 22,673 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 22,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 22,148 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 21,630 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,460 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 20,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,201 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 19,576 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 19,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,729 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in shock top mount

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front slight play in shock top mount

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,443 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 15,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,401 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 13,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,929 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,617 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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VA52 UJB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VA52 UJB, 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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VA52 UJB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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