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BU08 MTJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,743 mi
Last recorded74,743 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,715 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,256 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 64,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 60,765 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,459 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,863 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 48,704 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,644 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on surface area of tyre in tread

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on surface area of tyre in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,877 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,264 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 MTJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 MTJ registered?

BU08 MTJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 MTJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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