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OU58 BOV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,855 mi
Last recorded86,855 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired boot split (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 78,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 71,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,541 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 62,206 miles

both front tyres feathered on edge

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,842 miles

Nearside Rear chunk out of outer sidewall, no cords showing

Offside Front chunk out of outer sidewall, no cords showing

Fail 5 Jul 2018 52,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear chunk out of outer sidewall, no cords showing

Offside Front chunk out of outer sidewall, no cords showing

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 43,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,435 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 38,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,111 miles

play in rear lower rose type bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,222 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,111 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 BOV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OU58 BOV, 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 OU58 BOV registered?

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

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