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BJ08 UGU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,694 mi
Last recorded124,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UGU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 124,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 122,096 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,398 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 107,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,546 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 94,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,479 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear axle (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 94,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear axle (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 86,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side on inner surfaces rusty & worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,350 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2015 86,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 75,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front road wheel repaired by welding .

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 47,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 47,822 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 33,871 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 UGU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

BJ08 UGU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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