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BF08 FZX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,278 mi
Last recorded118,278 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FZX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,278 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,343 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 112,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 108,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has deep cracking on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 107,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outside edge all the way around both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion- rear subframe

Fail 27 Feb 2020 107,243 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outside edge all the way around both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion- rear subframe

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,746 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 102,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 117,143 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,688 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,356 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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BF08 FZX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 FZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF08 FZX registered?

BF08 FZX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 FZX safe to buy?

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