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AU56 ADE

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,561 mi
Last recorded103,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ADE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 103,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 93,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,453 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 90,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,018 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,576 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,075 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 79,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,450 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 69,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 63,229 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 56,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 48,864 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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AU56 ADE is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU56 ADE, 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 AU56 ADE registered?

AU56 ADE is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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