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J1 KCF

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,107 mi
Last recorded131,107 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 131,107 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 125,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 121,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 111,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,740 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 102,740 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 78,725 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 78,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,789 miles

damage to screen but not in drivers direct view to the road

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,303 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,599 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,615 miles

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

Nearside rear, nearside front and offside front tyres have damage to outer wall rim protector.

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

Undertray and sill covers fitted, cannot see some testable items.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 31,615 miles

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

Nearside rear, nearside front and offside front tyres have damage to outer wall rim protector.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Undertray and sill covers fitted, cannot see some testable items.

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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J1 KCF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J1 KCF, 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 J1 KCF registered?

J1 KCF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is J1 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 KCF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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