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BJ08 UFY

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,686 mi
Last recorded144,686 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UFY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 144,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 135,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm that holds coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 135,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjuster's seem to be broken (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm that holds coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 121,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 121,049 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,252 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,436 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 100,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 94,812 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 94,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 89,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 84,630 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 76,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,266 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,282 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 62,282 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,366 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,524 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,421 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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BJ08 UFY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BJ08 UFY, 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 BJ08 UFY registered?

BJ08 UFY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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