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FH57 VXS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,095 mi
Last recorded136,095 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 VXS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 136,095 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 136,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 136,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 135,868 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 131,239 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 115,538 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,219 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,460 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 84,459 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 72,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 57,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,706 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,355 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 47,355 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,588 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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FH57 VXS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH57 VXS, 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 FH57 VXS registered?

FH57 VXS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is FH57 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 VXS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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