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BF08 GAX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,141 mi
Last recorded239,141 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GAX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 239,141 miles

Offside side repeater damaged

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 214,516 miles

Em light on dash

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak On engine and gearbox ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 214,515 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Em light on dash

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak On engine and gearbox ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 199,820 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 199,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 191,262 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 170,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 170,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

The rear brakes on this vehicle are in a dangerous condition pads worn down to steel backing Do not drive.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 155,240 miles

near side rear tyre worn unevenly on inner and outer edges

outer sill trims fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2014 149,353 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 148,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 134,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 109,189 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,065 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 85,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 GAX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAX, 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 GAX registered?

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

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