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BW57 CSF

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,246 mi
Last recorded58,246 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 CSF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,246 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal in differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewalls and in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 57,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 57,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner and outer sidewalls ( 255/40 R 19 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 56,957 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,120 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,085 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both n/s tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,364 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to re-coil

both n/s tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,593 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 42,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,155 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,813 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 14,160 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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BW57 CSF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW57 CSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW57 CSF registered?

BW57 CSF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is BW57 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 CSF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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