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AU08 ZXE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,896 mi
Last recorded128,896 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZXE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 128,896 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 114,898 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 114,839 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,050 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,266 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 100,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Sticky Caliper - LOCKED. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Wall Chunked - STRONG ADVISE - (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,174 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst miner blow & clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight damage to nearside repeater lens

Fail 16 Aug 2021 96,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst miner blow & clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight damage to nearside repeater lens

Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,472 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 90,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,052 miles

emissons too clean

Fail 30 Jul 2018 65,052 miles

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

emissons too clean

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,148 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,134 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,220 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 50,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 48,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,497 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,200 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,200 miles

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

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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AU08 ZXE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AU08 ZXE, 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 AU08 ZXE registered?

AU08 ZXE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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