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BF08 GAO

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,254 mi
Last recorded152,254 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GAO
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 152,254 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 141,381 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 141,381 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 136,816 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 136,786 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded and incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded and incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at corroded clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 129,755 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 122,124 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 116,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,428 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,976 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,936 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,940 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,196 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 77,196 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,553 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,992 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,892 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall damage, offside tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BF08 GAO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF08 GAO, 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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BF08 GAO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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