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DF08 VKS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,039 mi
Last recorded94,039 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 94,039 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,493 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills chassis and rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear radius arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 87,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,869 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,007 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,723 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 77,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,427 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner sidewall has cut

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 71,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sidewall has cut

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,187 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,279 miles

front number plate crack

front wipers smearing

Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

front number plate crack

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,822 miles

emmisions to clean to be detected

Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,327 miles

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

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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DF08 VKS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver 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 DF08 VKS, 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 DF08 VKS registered?

DF08 VKS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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