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W252 VFM

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 VFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 67,652 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle covered in underseal underneath

Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,414 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,043 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 66,730 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 66,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,138 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 66,137 miles

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

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 64,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,144 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front > Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,451 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,676 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,123 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,864 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 49,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 49,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,226 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,158 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,922 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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W252 VFM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,281 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 W252 VFM, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W252 VFM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 May 2000.

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