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VX57 UJR

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,064 mi
Last recorded75,064 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 UJR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 75,064 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 75,064 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,928 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,480 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 57,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,810 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 47,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,765 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 31,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,150 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 20,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,069 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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VX57 UJR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX57 UJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX57 UJR registered?

VX57 UJR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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