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KB57 EXC

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,305 mi
Last recorded132,305 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 EXC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 132,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 126,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 118,385 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 112,057 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))

Pass 10 May 2022 104,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 95,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 90,671 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 90,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 83,143 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 83,143 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,684 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 74,684 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,670 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,970 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 37,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,680 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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KB57 EXC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey 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 KB57 EXC, 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 KB57 EXC registered?

KB57 EXC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is KB57 EXC safe to buy?

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