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BV08 ZHB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

141,317 mi
Last recorded141,317 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZHB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 141,317 miles

THE NS DIP BEAM LIGHT OUTPUT IS POOR AND THE OUTER LENS IS POOR ON THE INSIDE

Fail 14 Sep 2020 141,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NS DIP BEAM LIGHT OUTPUT IS POOR AND THE OUTER LENS IS POOR ON THE INSIDE

Pass 17 Sep 2019 138,950 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

NSR EXHAUST CLAMP IS BROKEN

Fail 17 Sep 2019 138,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

NSR EXHAUST CLAMP IS BROKEN

Pass 18 Sep 2018 128,348 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 128,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,639 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 113,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,821 miles

OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

THE NS DIP BEAM LOOKS DULL

Fail 23 Sep 2016 98,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

ADDED 3.5L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK .

EMT TELL TALE IS ON

OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

THE NS DIP BEAM LOOKS DULL

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,442 miles

NO OIL WAS SHOWING ON DIP STICK BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE AND 2.25 L WAS NEEDS TO GET TO MIN MARK

THE EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THERE LOOKS TO BE A WATER LEAK FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE

Fail 22 Jul 2015 80,442 miles

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

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

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

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

NO OIL WAS SHOWING ON DIP STICK BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE AND 2.25 L WAS NEEDS TO GET TO MIN MARK

THE EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THERE IS OIL DRIPPING OFF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY

THERE LOOKS TO BE A WATER LEAK FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,906 miles

ADDED 2.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK SO THE MOT COULD BE DONE

THE EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THE OSR EXHAUST CLAMP IS BROKEN

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 50,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers sun visor loose

o/s/r diff seal leeking

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,938 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 38,934 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,547 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 28,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

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 ZHB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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