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FX58 XVM

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,462 mi
Last recorded128,462 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 XVM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 128,462 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges wearing and side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front track rod end corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 120,285 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 120,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,360 miles

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

Offside front brake hose, ferrule-pipe-section at caliper end corroding

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,712 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 94,712 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,228 miles

Localized brake pipe/s corrosion

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc. e.g, front inner pads

Fail 19 Apr 2018 78,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated pipe section excessively corroded (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated pipe section excessively corroded (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Localized brake pipe/s corrosion

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc. e.g, front inner pads

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,436 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,158 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,025 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 25,017 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FX58 XVM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX58 XVM, 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 FX58 XVM registered?

FX58 XVM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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