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BF08 ZTL

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,305 mi
Last recorded76,305 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZTL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 76,305 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,884 miles

Front Front Wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 18 Nov 2024 70,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill hold near lower seat belt mount,sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill hold near lower seat belt mount, sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Wipers starting to smear screen

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

underbody inc sills very corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,469 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,490 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bush split (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2020 59,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bush split (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

headlamp washers inop

Pass 2 May 2019 57,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 53,812 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 53,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,774 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,180 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 37,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cuts in sidewall not to cords (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 28,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cuts in sidewall not to cords (4.1.E.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,830 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,286 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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BF08 ZTL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 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 X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 ZTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF08 ZTL registered?

BF08 ZTL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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