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BV08 ZGC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,506 mi
Last recorded129,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 129,506 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 127,355 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged ,, needs attention (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler cap damaged / sealing device okay..

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 127,355 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged ,, needs attention (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler cap damaged / sealing device okay..

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 123,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely worn to inner edge / plus cut outer.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely worn to inner edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In a zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 121,270 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 121,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 118,042 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 114,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 114,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 110,275 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 97,205 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 97,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 79,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 79,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,567 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 65,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,909 miles

All brake disc's worn

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

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

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

Small pease of metal in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,900 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

All brake disc's worn

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

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

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

Small pease of metal in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,734 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 39,734 miles

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

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

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

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 ZGC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZGC, 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 BV08 ZGC registered?

BV08 ZGC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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