2002 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · AF02 GNU
2002 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 117,373 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF02 GNU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2026
- 117,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF02 GNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Jaguar Xk8 (AF02 GNU) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
AF02 GNU Mileage History
- 05/05/2022113,596 mi
- 08/12/2023113,848 mi+252 mi
- 03/03/2025114,935 mi+1,087 mi
- 27/02/2026117,373 mi+2,438 mi
Average of roughly 989 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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