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BG02 ART

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,225 mi
Last recorded169,225 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ART
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 169,225 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 153,945 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 153,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 125,721 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 125,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure both rear silencers and blowing at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure both bumper corners insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,202 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

Fail 25 Jan 2019 112,196 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,174 miles

Offside Front flexi brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges of tread

Offside Rear flexi brake hose may be damaged due to fouling,unable to verify due to access

bonnet not fitting very well offside rear

both rear tyres worn low and close to limits

front brake pads worn low

fuel filer cap hard to open due to damage

Fail 15 Feb 2018 97,946 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling handbrake cable by calliper (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front flexi brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges of tread

Offside Rear flexi brake hose may be damaged due to fouling,unable to verify due to access

bonnet not fitting very well offside rear

both rear tyres worn low and close to limits

front brake pads worn low

fuel filer cap hard to open due to damage

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,432 miles

cover fitted to under side of vehicle

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,432 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cover fitted to under side of vehicle

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,119 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,316 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,234 miles

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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BG02 ART is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,967cc petrol 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 BG02 ART, 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 BG02 ART registered?

BG02 ART is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BG02 ART safe to buy?

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