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BU08 VJG

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,397 mi
Last recorded136,397 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 136,397 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))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 136,397 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 134,371 miles

All front brake pads over two thirds worn

Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 127,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,805 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 115,785 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 107,799 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 107,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,117 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,819 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 101,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,791 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,791 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,108 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 VJG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

BU08 VJG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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