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BU08 JKE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,577 mi
Last recorded180,577 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 180,577 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 180,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside external body damaged / tapped over

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides lens damaged / tapped over (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 173,101 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f steering arm play

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 166,165 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear top mount play

Pass 17 Dec 2022 160,902 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 153,238 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 143,160 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 173,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,269 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 97,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 86,400 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,682 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 76,672 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 52,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,356 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 JKE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

BU08 JKE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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