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AY08 ZVU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 92,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 84,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,769 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner joint has slight play. also dust cover split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,007 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,032 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

covers under bonnet

covers underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,296 miles

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers in engine bay not components not seen for insp

covers under vehicle components not seen for insp

Fail 6 Jan 2016 47,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers in engine bay not components not seen for insp

covers under vehicle components not seen for insp

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windsreen delaminating

Fail 14 Jan 2014 39,013 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windsreen delaminating

all brake discs heavily lipped and corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,974 miles

both front brake discs corroding/scored

both front tyres below 1.6mm on inner edges

both rear brake discs scored/lipped

front brake pads getting low

nearside front roadwheel inner rim slightly damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,841 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 17,841 miles

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

nearside front roadwheel inner rim slightly damaged

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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AY08 ZVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY08 ZVU, 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 AY08 ZVU registered?

AY08 ZVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AY08 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 ZVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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