CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ08 OXA

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,771 mi
Last recorded118,771 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 OXA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,771 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,577 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 76,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,128 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDE WALL..NOT THROUGH TO CORD OR PLY

ENGINE FLOOR AND SILL COVERS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 60,128 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDE WALL..NOT THROUGH TO CORD OR PLY

ENGINE FLOOR AND SILL COVERS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,113 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,956 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 17,336 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 17,335 miles

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

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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ08 OXA is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ08 OXA, 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

How do I check the history of EJ08 OXA?

You can check the full history of EJ08 OXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ08 OXA registered?

EJ08 OXA is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is EJ08 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 OXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ08 OXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ08 OXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.