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BK08 EMX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,081 mi
Last recorded168,081 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EMX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2024 168,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 158,244 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 149,967 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 149,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing 1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 147,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,010 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 145,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 136,943 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2019 136,943 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,928 miles

Offside Rear Upper brake pipe ferell corroded

sump guard fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,483 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,103 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,497 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,914 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,677 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,050 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 31,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EMX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK08 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

BK08 EMX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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