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FL08 VBK

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,882 mi
Last recorded70,882 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VBK
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 70,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres close to limit on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 70,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres close to limit on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 63,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2024 63,150 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,615 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 56,015 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,590 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 54,590 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 45,001 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,807 miles

wrong fuel device fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,670 miles

wrong fuel device fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,699 miles

non genuine fuel filler cap fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aftermarket fuel cap fitted but looks to be sealing correctly

Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,522 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,858 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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FL08 VBK is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL08 VBK, 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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FL08 VBK is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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