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VB52 JAG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,370 mi
Last recorded57,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB52 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 57,370 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 57,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 57,303 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2024 56,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 53,807 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in rear suspension

Offside Rear Slight play in suspension

Fail 24 Jun 2022 53,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight play in rear suspension

Offside Rear Slight play in suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2021 52,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 51,806 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 51,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,948 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light misting of oil from steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,972 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,808 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 46,803 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,969 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,332 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 30,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,508 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,856 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge also slight scuffing to outer side wall

Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,562 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 14,911 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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VB52 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VB52 JAG, 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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VB52 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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