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AJ08 YLU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,704 mi
Last recorded178,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YLU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 178,704 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 175,423 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 175,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 171,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 166,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 166,869 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 161,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 156,927 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 153,554 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 142,776 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,350 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 16 Jan 2018 133,350 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 120,916 miles

The n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and both front tyres are worn to about 3mm

The rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 16 Jan 2017 120,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

The n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and both front tyres are worn to about 3mm

The rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,040 miles

Full body undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Offside number plate light lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,306 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,676 miles

the rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,268 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,795 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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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AJ08 YLU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ08 YLU, 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 AJ08 YLU registered?

AJ08 YLU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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