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BG08 VUB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,680 mi
Last recorded124,680 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 124,680 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 119,836 miles

REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BUSH SPLIT LESS THAN 50%.

REAR PADS 70% WORN

Pass 26 Jan 2019 116,383 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 116,383 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 108,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,907 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 96,907 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

eml light on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,523 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,535 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,676 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,773 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 52,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 37,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre worn thin on inner edge

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre worn thin on inner edge

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,994 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,990 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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BG08 VUB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG08 VUB, 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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BG08 VUB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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