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AE08 UBG

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,034 mi
Last recorded141,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UBG
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 141,034 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 140,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 134,020 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 134,020 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 134,006 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2022 133,933 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2021 128,947 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,582 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2019 126,515 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 120,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,425 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 108,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 102,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,331 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 77,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,229 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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AE08 UBG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBG, 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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AE08 UBG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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