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BLZ 747

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,331 mi
Last recorded173,331 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 747
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 173,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 168,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 162,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 155,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight worn edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

factory covers restricting view of some components under body

Fail 4 Mar 2022 154,998 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight worn edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

factory covers restricting view of some components under body

Pass 19 Feb 2021 143,029 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 143,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 135,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside joint on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight pattern distortion (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers in engine bay and underbody restricting view of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 125,489 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside both arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers restricting view of some components underbody and in engine bay

Fail 19 Feb 2019 125,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside both arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers restricting view of some components underbody and in engine bay

Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,914 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 115,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s and o/s joints from down pipe also rear n/s exhaust clamp rotted weak close to fail (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

outer fuel filler cover broken, cap is secure

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

Fail 21 Feb 2017 105,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s and o/s joints from down pipe also rear n/s exhaust clamp rotted weak close to fail (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

outer fuel filler cover broken, cap is secure

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler cover flap stiff to open

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,074 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,069 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 60,820 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BLZ 747 is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BLZ 747, 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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BLZ 747 is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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