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BG08 XHD

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,847 mi
Last recorded126,847 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XHD
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,847 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 126,844 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 126,816 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 106,098 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 87,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 6 May 2015 87,883 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 54,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,638 miles

Both nearside tyres outer sidewalls have slight damage.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear silencer pipe clamp fractured, slight exhaust leak from joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 49,627 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both nearside tyres outer sidewalls have slight damage.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear silencer pipe clamp fractured, slight exhaust leak from joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,020 miles

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

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

coolant level warning light on

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Oct 2011 39,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

coolant level warning light on

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 May 2011 33,529 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 XHD is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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