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BV08 ZGX

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,559 mi
Last recorded110,559 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 110,559 miles

Dip stick stuck in guide tube unable to obtain engine temperature smoke test aborted.

Fail 13 Jan 2026 110,559 miles

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

Dip stick stuck in guide tube unable to obtain engine temperature smoke test aborted.

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch Fouling wheel on full lock.

Offside Rear Fuel flap insecure.

Pass 6 Dec 2024 106,035 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,432 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,881 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,208 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,628 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 84,628 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 79,703 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear caliper sticking slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,698 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 71,698 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/ 35/ 20 (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,790 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 56,686 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 51,393 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,393 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2012 44,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,329 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,799 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 ZGX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

BV08 ZGX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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