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VE02 DYB

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,887 mi
Last recorded122,887 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 DYB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 122,887 miles

very dry and surface rust on under body

Pass 20 Nov 2024 122,608 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 122,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bolt in tyre.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 121,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 121,387 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))

o/s and n/s rear drive shaft slight play in inner universal joints

Pass 7 Dec 2018 121,095 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2017 120,735 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 119,984 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,906 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,439 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,316 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 113,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 111,724 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,897 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 107,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 104,306 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,925 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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VE02 DYB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE02 DYB, 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 VE02 DYB registered?

VE02 DYB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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