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FE08 FWC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,818 mi
Last recorded209,818 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 209,818 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Sides Marked Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Sides Marked Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2025 207,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 192,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush on Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush on Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 192,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush on Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush on Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 176,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 166,479 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 159,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 157,877 miles

n/s number plate lamp holder insecure

o/s front brake flexi ferrels corroding

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 147,331 miles

n/s rear of axle top wishbone inner bushes worn

o/s dip beam image poor

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread and badly worn inner edges

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 136,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 126,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,090 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 116,090 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,682 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped pads getting low

both front front inner track control arm bushes worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in both front front track control arm inner bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2014 100,117 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre waring on edges

slight cut in n/s front tyre

slight movement in both front front track control arm inner bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,534 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly worn and scored.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,042 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 62,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,814 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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FE08 FWC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE08 FWC, 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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FE08 FWC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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