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AB08 BYD

2011 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,729 mi
Last recorded66,729 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BYD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 51,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 51,774 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 44,378 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,413 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 35,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 34,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,516 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,337 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,806 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 23,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AB08 BYD is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 AB08 BYD, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB08 BYD registered?

AB08 BYD is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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