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BV08 YFW

2008 Jaguar Xk

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,780 mi
Last recorded61,780 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YFW
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,780 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,390 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 59,933 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 54,402 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 54,398 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 52,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,257 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both the rear hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Road wheel slightly damaged Both front wheels are bent on insides. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 51,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both the rear hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Road wheel slightly damaged Both front wheels are bent on insides. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,260 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre cracking/perishing on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 49,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective seized (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut to side wall tread cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre cracking/perishing on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,298 miles

deep cuts to osr tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,713 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,065 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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BV08 YFW is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 YFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV08 YFW is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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