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BJ08 ZGB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,244 mi
Last recorded182,244 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 182,244 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 182,186 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 173,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 168,211 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases U-CLAMP VIA REAR SILENCER LOOSE (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 159,901 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 159,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,323 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust leak in engine bay

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 22 Mar 2016 151,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

exhaust leak in engine bay

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Apr 2015 127,808 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

fuel cap damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2015 127,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

fuel cap damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,256 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 107,256 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2013 87,078 miles

to clean for smoke readings (3 attempts)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,078 miles

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

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

to clean for smoke readings (3 attempts)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,389 miles

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

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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BJ08 ZGB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ08 ZGB, 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 BJ08 ZGB registered?

BJ08 ZGB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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