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VX57 UYG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,658 mi
Last recorded71,658 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 UYG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 69,408 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 67,407 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,528 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,204 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 62,204 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 35% (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,859 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,408 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake bind slight

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,408 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake bind slight

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,412 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,741 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,151 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 36,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,963 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,248 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 17,651 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 14,201 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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VX57 UYG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VX57 UYG, 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 VX57 UYG registered?

VX57 UYG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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