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BL08 XKX

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,598 mi
Last recorded153,598 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 153,598 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 151,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 144,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

wipers poor

Fail 13 Nov 2024 144,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

wipers poor

Pass 16 Nov 2023 143,815 miles

Front both tyres minor cracking

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear rotational squeak from wheel area

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

Rear both exhaust boxes corroded/delaminating

wipers poor

Pass 14 Nov 2022 138,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lagging - on max limit

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both exhaust boxes corroded/delaminating

Pass 12 Nov 2021 134,033 miles

full belly pan fitted unable to check brake pipes ect

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,703 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 129,694 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 121,371 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 105,680 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,061 miles

Nearside and offside rear upper arms slight play.

Slight blow from offside down pipe.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 100,061 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside and offside rear upper arms slight play.

Slight blow from offside down pipe.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to see inner brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,058 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,399 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,586 miles

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

cats system fault light on

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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BL08 XKX is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL08 XKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL08 XKX registered?

BL08 XKX is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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