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CU08 BYS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,107 mi
Last recorded131,107 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 BYS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,107 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 130,543 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 122,751 miles

Nearside Rear door hard to open

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 122,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track adjuster bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track adjuster bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear door hard to open

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f headlamp loose x2 mountings broken

Fail 29 Jul 2022 109,978 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 255/35/20 ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,261 miles

coolant leak

near side rear door cld inop,but can open manualy

Fail 12 Jul 2021 104,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant leak

near side rear door cld inop,but can open manualy

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 30 Jul 2020 100,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch have slight damage

Nearside Rear wheel arch have some damage

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and nail in the tyre

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 31 Jul 2019 100,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch have slight damage

Nearside Rear wheel arch have some damage

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and nail in the tyre

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 2 Dec 2017 96,409 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 96,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,571 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 62,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to 1.6 mm

rear seat belt reciever cover missing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,654 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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CU08 BYS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CU08 BYS, 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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CU08 BYS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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