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GM52 DAD

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,748 mi
Last recorded53,748 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM52 DAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 53,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 52,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,035 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuruing some components

Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted various (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,204 miles

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

Covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,481 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted various (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted oscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,848 miles

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

suspect front shocker absorbers poor damping but no obvious fluid leaks

Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,843 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 31,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,222 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 25 Mar 2013 22,684 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 22,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,182 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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GM52 DAD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GM52 DAD, 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 GM52 DAD registered?

GM52 DAD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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