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BV08 OLW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

179,829 mi
Last recorded179,829 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OLW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 179,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 179,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 179,823 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside on limit 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 175,544 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 175,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 175,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective wire sensor damaged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 175,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust sensor wire broken

Pass 2 Nov 2022 154,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear brake anti rattle clips missing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 142,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 140,649 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 140,649 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 136,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,379 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 123,038 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 179,053 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 179,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,141 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 103,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,368 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 86,368 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 69,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,642 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 53,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,528 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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BV08 OLW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BV08 OLW, 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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BV08 OLW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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