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BU08 HTE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,337 mi
Last recorded141,337 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 HTE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,337 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 141,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 133,547 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under carriage surface rust sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2025 133,547 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under carriage surface rust sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2024 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody tray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 117,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 99,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 91,703 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 84,809 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 76,753 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,727 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 57,727 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 46,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres 245/40ZR19, Rear tyres 275/35ZR19

Play in N/S/R SUSP

Play in O/S/R SUSP

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,232 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 HTE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

BU08 HTE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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