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DB08 ALB

2009 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,712 mi
Last recorded135,712 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xf77,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 ALB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 135,712 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 135,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2022 124,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In 2 Places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 124,486 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Catch Not Working. (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In 2 Places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,587 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 115,516 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,606 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 105,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 98,597 miles

under body trays and engine guard fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 95,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 95,234 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,760 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,283 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower bushes (2.7.4)

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

both front and offside rear brake discs very slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in both upper rear wishbone bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,273 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 57,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,635 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,712 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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DB08 ALB is a 2009 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 77,876 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 DB08 ALB, 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 17 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DB08 ALB registered?

DB08 ALB is a 2009 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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