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WU58 UTK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,224 mi
Last recorded130,224 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 UTK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 130,224 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 130,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 128,512 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 128,512 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rose joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 121,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rose joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rose joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rose joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,311 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 117,538 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 114,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 114,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 109,604 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split on end

Fail 6 Dec 2017 109,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade starting to split on end

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,655 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 107,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inside edge

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,117 miles

cut in nearside front tyre inside wall

offside front tyre heavily worn on inside shoulder

offside rear tyre very low in tread

Fail 16 Dec 2015 107,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cut in nearside front tyre inside wall

offside front tyre heavily worn on inside shoulder

offside rear tyre very low in tread

Fail 5 Dec 2014 93,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads very low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,175 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,723 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 74,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2013 74,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,840 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 53,835 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,143 miles

Unable to obtain an emission print out as too clean k= 0.03 1/m

Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Unable to obtain an emission print out as too clean k= 0.03 1/m

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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WU58 UTK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 WU58 UTK, 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 WU58 UTK registered?

WU58 UTK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WU58 UTK shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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