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BJ08 UGX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,555 mi
Last recorded130,555 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UGX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 130,555 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 113,356 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,056 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 111,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023 107,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,487 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 106,382 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,343 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,181 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 96,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,044 miles

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,431 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,274 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,972 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,596 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,634 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 27,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UGX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver 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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

BJ08 UGX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 UGX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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