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EA08 LJU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,084 mi
Last recorded169,084 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 LJU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 169,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 158,577 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 150,061 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 140,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 133,784 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,624 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 131,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 126,547 miles

Engin covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

covers obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 126,547 miles

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

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

Engin covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 119,711 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 119,711 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 97,668 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2014 97,668 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,226 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,373 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 61,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,649 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 42,649 miles

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

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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EA08 LJU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA08 LJU, 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 EA08 LJU registered?

EA08 LJU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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