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AJ08 YLW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,515 mi
Last recorded111,515 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YLW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2026 111,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,959 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 104,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 99,141 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 99,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 87,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 74,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,797 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,455 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,626 miles

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

all four tyres slightly perished in treads

both rear tyres wearing low on centre of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,626 miles

all four tyres slightly perished in treads

both rear tyres wearing low on centre of tread

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split and offside wiper smearing.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split and offside wiper smearing.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,002 miles

Front registration plate is cracked but ok

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

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 YLW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol 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 AJ08 YLW, 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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AJ08 YLW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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