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GR05 BEK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,960 mi
Last recorded117,960 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 BEK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 117,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 114,177 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 114,177 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended flexible stalk with locking device attached missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 109,266 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 104,278 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened needs a treatment applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 99,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,099 miles

surface corrosion to fuel straps

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,390 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,840 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 74,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,353 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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GR05 BEK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black 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 GR05 BEK, 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 GR05 BEK registered?

GR05 BEK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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