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AB08 BZY

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 122,051 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 120,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall scrubbed and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall scrubbed and damaged, nail in outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished causing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 116,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 110,709 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 110,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 104,090 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 100,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45ZR18(slight bulge in nearside front also) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,227 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 75,849 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 75,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 60,684 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 60,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 47,332 miles

Baby seat fitted to n/s/r passenger seat unable to fully check adult seat belt.

Both front tyres worn more on the inner shoulder.

Covers and Under-Trays fitted covering some testable items.

Fail 13 May 2016 47,182 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Baby seat fitted to n/s/r passenger seat unable to fully check adult seat belt.

Both front tyres worn more on the inner shoulder.

Covers and Under-Trays fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 19 May 2015 39,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Smoke test result 0.00/m, report not generated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 35,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 35,778 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 33,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 30,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2011 29,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 29,552 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 BZY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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