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BJ58 VFW

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,248 mi
Last recorded131,248 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VFW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 131,248 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The underside and exposed components and pipes are corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2025 131,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The underside and exposed components and pipes are corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 124,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,693 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,964 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 116,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 114,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,432 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,996 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 99,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,256 miles

Front wipers only just clear window

Nearside Front tyre slight scolloped

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 83,318 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,403 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,525 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,217 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,400 miles

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

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

Fail 10 Oct 2011 27,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

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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BJ58 VFW is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ58 VFW, 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 BJ58 VFW registered?

BJ58 VFW is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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