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AE08 SXJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,000 miles

Central Rear park brake cable corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,223 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 123,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 111,398 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2019 111,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 84,510 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 84,510 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking Burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,661 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,310 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,081 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,774 miles

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

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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AE08 SXJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE08 SXJ, 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 AE08 SXJ registered?

AE08 SXJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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