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WG57 FXW

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,077 mi
Last recorded67,077 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 FXW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 67,077 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,338 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 64,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,845 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal sections of flexible brake hose corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal sections of flexible brake hose corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm-inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner-foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 57,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,420 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 55,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,004 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,067 miles

Rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,889 miles

Rear tyres worn inside edges

Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,889 miles

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

Rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,250 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,422 miles

smoke level too low to detect

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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WG57 FXW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG57 FXW, 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 WG57 FXW registered?

WG57 FXW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is WG57 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 FXW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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