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AV08 PLJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,961 mi
Last recorded150,961 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 150,961 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 136,810 miles

Front tyres are worn unevenly and have scrubbed the treads. outer edges worn near to smooth tracking appears to be out of tolerance considerably

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

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front and rear and offside rear tyres have slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and parts of underside have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted hose is bent at the metal end and is twisted and fouling the brake cable lever for the parking brake. a new hose will be needed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front tyres are worn unevenly and have scrubbed the treads. outer edges worn near to smooth tracking appears to be out of tolerance considerably

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

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front and rear and offside rear tyres have slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and parts of underside have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 131,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 131,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2020 124,582 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear under-body corroding

both rear exhaust clamps broken

Fail 3 Aug 2019 111,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear under-body corroding

both rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,370 miles

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

offside front brake hose metal pipe end corroding

rear inner sill corner corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

offside front brake hose metal pipe end corroding

rear inner sill corner corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,428 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,673 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 74,673 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front suspension arm pin bush boot deteriorated

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

Smoke test too clean, report not generated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,764 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,689 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,336 miles

NSF TYRE SCRUBBED OUT ON INNER EDGE

OSF TYRE SCRUBBED OUT ON INNER EDGE

Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,325 miles

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

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

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

NSF TYRE SCRUBBED OUT ON INNER EDGE

OSF TYRE SCRUBBED OUT ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,783 miles

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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AV08 PLJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV08 PLJ, 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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AV08 PLJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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