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BU08 GVN

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,216 mi
Last recorded112,216 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GVN
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 112,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,021 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 105,432 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 96,268 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 91,646 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Fail 12 Aug 2020 83,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,456 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 19 Jun 2017 64,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,267 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 48,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 37,665 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 16 May 2014 37,597 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 30,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2012 23,914 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2011 12,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 12,626 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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BU08 GVN is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

BU08 GVN is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is BU08 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 GVN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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