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BU08 HTD

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,565 mi
Last recorded189,565 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 189,565 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 172,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge - 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 172,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge - 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 158,392 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 158,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 144,931 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 144,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail No traction to the wheel. (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread wearing thin (bold).

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,734 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2018 127,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage outer sidewall - 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2018 124,826 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,094 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 110,011 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 70,126 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 70,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 62,182 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 62,182 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 51,446 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2012 40,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,807 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 HTD is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HTD, 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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BU08 HTD is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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