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AB08 BMK

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,335 mi
Last recorded148,335 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BMK
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 148,335 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear sub -frame undrsealed also vehicle has sill covers

Fail 11 Dec 2025 148,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear sub -frame undrsealed also vehicle has sill covers

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 142,831 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 142,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 132,440 miles

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

slight diff leak

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shocks corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,345 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 113,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,074 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 110,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,801 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 93,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 91,047 miles

advise wear to rear inner brake discs

Fail 23 May 2017 91,046 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise nearside rear lower suspension arm bush has play close to mot failure

advise offside rear lower suspension arm bush has play close to mot failure

advise wear to rear inner brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 77,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,488 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,108 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre has chunk out of wall with no cords/ply visable.

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside front tyre has chunk out of wall with no cords/ply visable.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,447 miles

rear pads and disc in poor condition!

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,059 miles

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 BMK is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BMK, 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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AB08 BMK is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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