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OU58 BOH

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,400 mi
Last recorded144,400 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 BOH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 144,400 miles

NSR Parking brake lazy

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 144,396 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

NS Parking brake lazy

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 144,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,592 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

number plate light lens missing

traction control system disconnected and light on dash

Fail 26 Jul 2024 137,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect to low and kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords out to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both number plate light lens missing

traction control system disconnected and light on dash

Pass 12 Jul 2023 128,311 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 120,732 miles

General under-body corrosion including suspension components.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 14 Jul 2022 120,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General under-body corrosion including suspension components.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,763 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 113,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Fluid bottle area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,334 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 96,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Air bag mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Air bag bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 87,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,814 miles

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

rear discs worn

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,957 miles

brake pipes above under trays

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 26,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,477 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 20,185 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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OU58 BOH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OU58 BOH, 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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OU58 BOH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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