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FP08 ZZJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,162 mi
Last recorded142,162 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 ZZJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 142,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 142,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 139,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,247 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s rear tie rod arm boots deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2022 138,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear lower suspension arm bush boot deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,756 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 136,727 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear metal brake pipe excessively corroded{above fuel tank} (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 134,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear gaitor on n/s rear lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2019 132,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 130,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front n/s and o/s brake flexy ferrules corroded

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2017 127,323 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 127,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s front and rear wheel rims been welded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 123,519 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s front and rear wheel rims been welded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,504 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 116,495 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 89,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 89,477 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 75,942 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 55,480 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FP08 ZZJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP08 ZZJ, 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 FP08 ZZJ registered?

FP08 ZZJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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