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BT08 HNY

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,451 mi
Last recorded124,451 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HNY
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 117,990 miles

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

Steering Wheel Slight movement up and down

Fail 13 Sep 2024 117,990 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering Wheel Slight movement up and down

Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,874 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,474 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 107,164 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s + n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,214 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,214 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,042 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 95,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Back box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn lipped poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo area both banks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 tears in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,594 miles

Engine bay and cabin smell of fumes. Evidence of exhaust blows around turbo/DPF area on both sides of the engine

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 85,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 100W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay and cabin smell of fumes. Evidence of exhaust blows around turbo/DPF area on both sides of the engine

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,041 miles

Both rear tie rods have slight play

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit of 1.6mm on edges 245/45 18 (Y) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,908 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 50,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,356 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,272 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 27,635 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,635 miles

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

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

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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BT08 HNY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT08 HNY, 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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BT08 HNY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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