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BF08 UMS

2008 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,705 mi
Last recorded108,705 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 108,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 108,691 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,227 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened needs cleaning and painting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

underside and components recommend a clean off and spray in a protective treatment

Pass 10 May 2022 90,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 85,512 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 85,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper end (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,608 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,362 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,434 miles

N/s/f and O/s/f tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,472 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,319 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,953 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,815 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 15,578 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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BF08 UMS is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 UMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF08 UMS is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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