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BP57 EFC

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,045 mi
Last recorded102,045 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 EFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 102,045 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 102,042 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak rear dif

Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,712 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 64,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,785 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 61,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,699 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,164 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 48,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,943 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,517 miles

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,675 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,728 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,821 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play on both rear hub carrier bushes

Fail 18 Jan 2011 24,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front fog lamp broken

slight play on both rear hub carrier bushes

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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BP57 EFC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP57 EFC, 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 BP57 EFC registered?

BP57 EFC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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