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BJ08 UJA

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,691 mi
Last recorded80,691 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UJA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,691 miles

both front wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2024 79,086 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2023 77,207 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,517 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,417 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,006 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,494 miles

both n s tyre walls cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,342 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,169 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 UJA is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ08 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 UJA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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