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BU08 GVT

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,720 mi
Last recorded66,720 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,720 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 63,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both inner horizontal (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 60,944 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,542 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,631 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 49,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 46,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 42,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 38,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2015 35,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 30,878 miles

front tyres wearing at inner shoulder

rear tyres wearing low at centre

Pass 20 May 2013 26,307 miles

unable to obtain emissions reading vehicle too clean

Pass 21 May 2012 23,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,284 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 19,284 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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 GVT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

BU08 GVT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is BU08 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 GVT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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