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AB08 BEM

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,064 mi
Last recorded155,064 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BEM
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 155,064 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTER FACING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HINDERING THE INSPECTION OF SOME PARTS

Pass 9 Apr 2025 152,604 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 152,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NO NOISE (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 150,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 147,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively HAS A RUN OUT IN BREAK ROLLER TEST (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE AND DISCS HAVE RUN OUT IN ROLLER TEST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE ALSO HAS RUN OUT IN ROLLER TEST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 144,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,696 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 140,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 136,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,177 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 126,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,947 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,399 miles

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

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

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,872 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,964 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,849 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 80,849 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre waring on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013

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

Oil leak from diff onto exhaust system.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,966 miles

exhaust emissions too clean for emission tester to read

Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,966 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean for emission tester to read

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,164 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,262 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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AB08 BEM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 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 Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 BEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB08 BEM registered?

AB08 BEM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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