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AP08 DDY

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DDY
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,267 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2020 126,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 113,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule +steel pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fumes in car (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

key fob battery needs replacing

Fail 4 Jun 2019 113,303 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule +steel pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fumes in car (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

key fob battery needs replacing

Pass 21 May 2018 100,372 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 100,372 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front nut and bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 92,124 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 92,124 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,160 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 81,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 48,601 miles

os r tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2014 47,822 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 1 May 2013 39,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,629 miles

rear brake pads getting low!

Pass 13 May 2011 27,335 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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AP08 DDY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP08 DDY, 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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AP08 DDY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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