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EJ08 DAV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,938 mi
Last recorded108,938 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 108,938 miles

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

Rear shock absorber(s) corroded

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,459 miles

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

Rear shock absorber(s) corroded

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,465 miles

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

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays/covers fitted front to rear along middle

Fail 20 Jul 2023 102,390 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface scored possible inner brake pad issue ? (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays/covers fitted front to rear along middle

Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,382 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 97,136 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,785 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 92,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 May 2019 87,268 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 87,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,871 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 82,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 78,399 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 78,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexy pipe to caliper corroded (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 72,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 67,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,539 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 64,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 31,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 31,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 15,573 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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EJ08 DAV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ08 DAV, 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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EJ08 DAV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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