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FY08 FNO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,068 mi
Last recorded103,068 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FNO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 103,068 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 101,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2023 98,506 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at floorpan cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,038 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 91,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 89,060 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 88,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,936 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @manifold front pipe area (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,924 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,692 miles

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,692 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise unable to gain smoke reading to clean

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,119 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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FY08 FNO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY08 FNO, 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 FY08 FNO registered?

FY08 FNO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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