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GJ58 FGX

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,935 mi
Last recorded113,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 FGX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 113,935 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 112,256 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 110,218 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 110,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 106,047 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 101,726 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 101,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 99,743 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 99,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45/19 xl (pot hole damage) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,669 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 10 Apr 2019 93,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,412 miles

Both front tyres low nearside very worn on edges

Slight brake fluctuation on nearside front

Fail 12 Apr 2018 88,412 miles

Both front tyres low nearside very worn on edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight brake fluctuation on nearside front

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,478 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,476 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,253 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,975 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,702 miles

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

offside rear suspension bush slight play

sticker to lower part of windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2012 52,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear suspension bush slight play

sticker to lower part of windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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GJ58 FGX is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ58 FGX, 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 GJ58 FGX registered?

GJ58 FGX is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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