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OU58 BVK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,280 mi
Last recorded88,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 87,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift play in bush please keep checked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rose bushes please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 87,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls cut x3 longer than 25mm limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall deep cut very near to cords and treads getting low advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift play in bush please keep checked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rose bushes please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 84,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side walls damaged and treads cracking very near to cords to max limit advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn to max limit advise renew a s a p (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge to side wall worn please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both covers missing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 70,215 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

Pass 1 May 2019 67,908 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 61,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 61,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 55,368 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 50,217 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 50,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 12 May 2015 44,061 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,779 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyrewall damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,304 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 21,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BVK 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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

OU58 BVK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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