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CA08 SXJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,372 mi
Last recorded118,372 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 SXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 118,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts/both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth on inner edges Just Legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear silencers corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 116,279 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts/both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts heavily worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both fuel tank straps deteriorated

both rear silencers corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 113,721 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts/both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth on inner edges.(just legal) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general vehicle underbody surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded

both rear silencers corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,886 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All vehicle brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,573 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. when released (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2019 99,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low. Heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low. Heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,749 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,040 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 80,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 60,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 50,538 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 50,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 35,122 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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CA08 SXJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CA08 SXJ, 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 CA08 SXJ registered?

CA08 SXJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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