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VF02 MTO

2002 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MTO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,348 miles

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch area heavily corroded, not within prescribed areas

Fail 1 Mar 2024 95,344 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch area heavily corroded, not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jan 2023 87,094 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 20 Jan 2023 87,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 82,885 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Inner Sill very corroded but not yet within mot fail criteria

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,738 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,510 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,821 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe,at rear floor pan. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe,at rear floor pan. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,at centre of tread,worn to 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,882 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,116 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 65,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,169 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,186 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,905 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 37,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,413 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,728 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 21,726 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,562 miles

small cut in sidewall rubber on nearside rear tyre and trim damaged

Pass 16 May 2005 11,039 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 10,951 miles

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

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

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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VF02 MTO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VF02 MTO, 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 VF02 MTO registered?

VF02 MTO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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