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WK57 GVF

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 GVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 129,537 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 122,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 120,096 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 118,755 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear wheel welded no visible defect

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,250 miles

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))

suspension fault light on

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 102,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is 2mm !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is 2.5 mm approx' (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 94,393 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch seized/stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is 2mm !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is 2.5 mm approx' (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,438 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 73,290 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake pipes heavily greased making inspection difficult--(pressure tested)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake pipes heavily greased making inspection difficult--(pressure tested)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,041 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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WK57 GVF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel 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 WK57 GVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK57 GVF?

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What year was WK57 GVF registered?

WK57 GVF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is WK57 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK57 GVF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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