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TM53 JAG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,123 mi
Last recorded62,123 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM53 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,123 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 62,123 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,470 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 61,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 55,120 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light

Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,120 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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TM53 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TM53 JAG, 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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How do I check the history of TM53 JAG?

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What year was TM53 JAG registered?

TM53 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is TM53 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for TM53 JAG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TM53 JAG have outstanding finance?

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