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652 BOR

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests49 (36 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

54,488 mi
Last recorded54,488 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration652 BOR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

36 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 54,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 54,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2026 83,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 81,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,789 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 52,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,891 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 49,889 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,344 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 75,344 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear universal joint have light play

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,141 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 75,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 40,042 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting around gearbox sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 73,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting around gearbox sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,612 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,613 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,182 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 66,799 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 66,760 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2018 65,372 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 63,105 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,809 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 32,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 59,096 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,609 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 31,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,866 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,759 miles
Pass 2 May 2013
Fail 1 May 2013 44,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slightly reduced horn noise

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,744 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,888 miles

brake pedal slightly worn

rear tyres on 2mm and n/s/r cut

Fail 24 Apr 2012 36,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal slightly worn

rear tyres on 2mm and n/s/r cut

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,908 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,533 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,651 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,041 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 16,040 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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652 BOR is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 652 BOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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652 BOR is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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