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BK08 ESU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,683 mi
Last recorded116,683 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ESU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Reflector in bumper missing

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side reflector missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 115,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To the front and rear of flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side reflector missing

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,114 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 112,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 109,954 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,444 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 104,698 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,301 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 159,809 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,045 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,601 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 67,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,231 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 40,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,698 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 ESU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK08 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

BK08 ESU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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