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EF08 UME

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,837 mi
Last recorded125,837 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 UME
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 125,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 119,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,986 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 101,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,681 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,681 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,517 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 84,469 miles

Emissions not tested DPF full (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damaged sidewall

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 76,307 miles

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

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

DPF full warning message on

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,514 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 59,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,992 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 41,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,270 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,301 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread

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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EF08 UME is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black 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 EF08 UME, 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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EF08 UME is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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