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BU08 MWJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,658 mi
Last recorded88,658 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 88,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 85,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays and Engine Covers in Situ at time of test preventing inspection of some testable items

Fail 28 Mar 2022 85,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Emissions Read 1.21 m1 ( Plate Limit 0.53 m1 ) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inc. Pipe Section Excess Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm ( Inner Bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inc. Pipe Section Excess Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm ( Inner Bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays and Engine Covers in Situ at time of test preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,015 miles

Engine fumes nearside of engine, no visible fault, visibility obscured by plastic trays and engine covers

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,557 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

plastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,228 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,249 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

plastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of sills

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 56,249 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade damaged (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

plastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of sills

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cut in n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,091 miles

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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BU08 MWJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BU08 MWJ, 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 BU08 MWJ registered?

BU08 MWJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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