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AD57 BYX

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,488 mi
Last recorded126,488 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 BYX
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 126,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 118,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 107,718 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 21 May 2022 98,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES . lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 17 May 2021 92,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 83,385 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamp leveller rod loose but secure for test

n/s/f dpf joint to manifold has slight exhaust gases leak

Fail 25 Jan 2019 78,618 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamp leveller rod loose but secure for test

n/s/f dpf joint to manifold has slight exhaust gases leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,451 miles

both rear back box heat shields loose

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,511 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flange broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake lining low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 55,368 miles

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

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

emissions too clean to register

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,938 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,686 miles

Front brake disc worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Fuel flap difficult to access

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F belt slight fluffing

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn

Rear brake pads wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AD57 BYX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD57 BYX, 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 AD57 BYX registered?

AD57 BYX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is AD57 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 BYX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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