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GF57 AAV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,655 mi
Last recorded119,655 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 AAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,655 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 117,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 117,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 116,683 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,016 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 115,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,047 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,176 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff side seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 107,176 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at side of tank both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff side seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,798 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear join under cover hard to tell true condition (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,910 miles

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Front cut

Fail 17 Jan 2017 93,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Front cut

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,291 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,160 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,160 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nsr diff seal leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,436 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 80,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at rear diff seal

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,117 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2011 54,030 miles

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

rear fog lamp switch works front fog lamp and front fog lamp switch works rear fog lamp

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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GF57 AAV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GF57 AAV, 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 GF57 AAV registered?

GF57 AAV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is GF57 AAV safe to buy?

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