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AL05 AGM

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,968 mi
Last recorded141,968 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 AGM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 141,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 139,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 136,186 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 136,186 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 127,205 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 21 Feb 2023 127,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Feb 2022 120,730 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 108,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wiper blade split on end

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 47,775 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 38,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,252 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,687 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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AL05 AGM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol 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 AL05 AGM, 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 AL05 AGM registered?

AL05 AGM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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