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AD57 BYY

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,911 mi
Last recorded110,911 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 BYY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 110,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,095 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 110,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,870 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Nearside exhaust smoking. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 105,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower dust boots split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm inner and outer ball joint dust boots split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm inner and outer ball joint dust boots split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Nearside exhaust smoking. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,165 miles

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

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

both rear sub-frame bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,753 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,333 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,824 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 81,906 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND LOW ON TREAD

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2018 81,906 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND LOW ON TREAD

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,846 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 68,764 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

minor damage to o/s/f tyre outerwall .

Pass 31 Dec 2014 68,764 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

minor damage to o/s/f tyre outerwall .

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,527 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small split at o/s wiper rubber end .

Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,883 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED ON SMOKE TEST

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,828 miles

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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AD57 BYY is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD57 BYY, 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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What year was AD57 BYY registered?

AD57 BYY is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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