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BF08 MLV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,838 mi
Last recorded173,838 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 173,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 164,688 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 164,682 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 156,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 146,795 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 146,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,804 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 135,798 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 122,395 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 122,395 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 73,687 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 73,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 56,301 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 36,072 miles

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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BF08 MLV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MLV, 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 BF08 MLV registered?

BF08 MLV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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