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BV08 ZGS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,620 mi
Last recorded113,620 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 113,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 109,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 105,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 101,284 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Pass 16 Jul 2022 98,229 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 91,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 91,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,846 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 84,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering knuckle lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 84,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension tracking rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension arm inner joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension tracking rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension arm inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 63,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,970 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 49,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,825 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 38,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,174 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,284 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 ZGS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV08 ZGS, 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 ZGS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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