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BU08 GUC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,137 mi
Last recorded139,137 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GUC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 139,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement angled arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low battery warning on dashboard

nsr tyre is runflat tyre fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2024 139,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rear toe arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer rear toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rear toe arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement angled arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low battery warning on dashboard

nsr tyre is runflat tyre fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 134,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 118,487 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 118,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,870 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 95,696 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 95,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre cutting out on inside of tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,276 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,440 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,050 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 49,050 miles

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

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

nearsid front wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2012 42,800 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 42,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,020 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)

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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BU08 GUC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU08 GUC, 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 BU08 GUC registered?

BU08 GUC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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