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EB02 ACT

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,300 mi
Last recorded122,300 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB02 ACT
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 122,300 miles

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides, some led's not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 121,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, nearside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside headlight intensity reduced

Pass 8 May 2024 119,727 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 119,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 118,662 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 117,342 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 117,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 110,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2020 110,201 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounted in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed interior handle and door card missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp cleaning devices not working

Pass 16 May 2019 104,951 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,354 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,407 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 90,407 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 80,826 miles

no front position light fitted

Pass 2 May 2013 76,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 71,976 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 67,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 67,592 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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EB02 ACT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EB02 ACT, 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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EB02 ACT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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