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BV08 BVZ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,674 mi
Last recorded188,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 188,674 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 183,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 178,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 175,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 175,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged damaged - inner cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 174,352 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion to ferrule, under outer casing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion to ferrule, under outer casing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Boot lid corroded & holed behind number plate

Fail 2 Jul 2021 174,352 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion to ferrule, under outer casing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion to ferrule, under outer casing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Boot lid corroded & holed behind number plate

Pass 3 Aug 2020 173,375 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 173,374 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 265,941 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 265,941 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 158,018 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 158,018 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 147,618 miles

Central Rear seat belt unable to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 147,618 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt unable to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 136,978 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 117,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 102,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 42,840 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 42,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BV08 BVZ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV08 BVZ, 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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BV08 BVZ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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