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XJ53 XEY

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ53 XEY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022
Pass 22 Jan 2021 192,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also worn on inner edge 275/30r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 255/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2020 186,976 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air suspension fault warning message on dash

both side repeater lamps dim

undertrays fitted to vehicle unable to see all of underside

Pass 4 Jan 2019 181,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 176,238 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 176,238 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking from bleed screw (3.6.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 170,409 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 165,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower front bushes have slight play

main beam bulb colour slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Jan 2015 161,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edge,

Pass 17 Jan 2014 155,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 150,527 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,994 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,474 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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XJ53 XEY is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJ53 XEY, 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 XJ53 XEY registered?

XJ53 XEY is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for XJ53 XEY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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