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OU58 BVJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,617 miles

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

Oil leak - rear differential area.

Fail 2 Apr 2026 98,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 40 19 100Y Dunlop Sport Maxx (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak - rear differential area.

Pass 6 May 2025 89,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,199 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 17 May 2023 76,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall + small cut no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil misting around rear differential

Fail 25 Apr 2023 76,584 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall + Small cut, not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential leaking, surrounding components covered in oil.

Pass 13 May 2022 65,963 miles

Nearside Rear Pneumatic suspension strut dust cover split open.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2022 65,963 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Pneumatic suspension strut dust cover split open.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil - oil on surrounding components.

Pass 14 May 2021 55,787 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 55,787 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 May 2020 46,611 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Air bag lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 46,611 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Air bag lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,845 miles

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2019 38,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 25,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 21,537 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 21,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,091 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 16,091 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,393 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,493 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 9,493 miles

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

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 BVJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

OU58 BVJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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