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BK08 ELH

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,469 mi
Last recorded142,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ELH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 142,469 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 135,492 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (undertray)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 128,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 122,159 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 122,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 105,332 miles

Front BOTH ns and os: tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS + Blistering outside prescribed measured area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all front and rear at various places within tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 81,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,303 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,231 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,841 miles

inner edge worn on o/s front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,406 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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BK08 ELH 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 BK08 ELH, 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 BK08 ELH registered?

BK08 ELH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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