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CX08 EWJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,513 mi
Last recorded120,513 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 120,513 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 120,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 119,011 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 118,977 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 117,280 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,451 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 115,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0420-00 BANK ONE CAT BELOW EFFICENCY (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 113,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 110,589 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,014 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 105,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,063 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Differential Oil Seal Leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2018 102,063 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Differential Oil Seal Leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 25,290 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 95,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Shock attachment (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,606 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs & pads are worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,241 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,046 miles

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

tyre wear on edges bothsides front

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,741 miles

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

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

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

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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CX08 EWJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol 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 CX08 EWJ, 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 CX08 EWJ registered?

CX08 EWJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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