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VO52 XPL

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,731 mi
Last recorded60,731 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 XPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 60,731 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 59,204 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 58,851 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 54,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 54,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,517 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff seals are leaking oil

Pass 2 May 2017 54,293 miles

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

nearside front foglight insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,782 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 50,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,934 miles

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in rear hubs

n/s/f fog lamp unit insecure

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,707 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,972 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,473 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 31,236 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 31,232 miles

Nearside Front 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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VO52 XPL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VO52 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO52 XPL registered?

VO52 XPL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is VO52 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 XPL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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