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FM08 VHW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,390 mi
Last recorded158,390 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 VHW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 158,390 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 158,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 144,167 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2019 144,167 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2019 144,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 134,035 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 134,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 126,037 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 117,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,579 miles

under trays fitted obscuring certain items.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 105,382 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working front o/s side lamp n/o. (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below legal tread limit. (4.1.E.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear n/s door cannot be opened from outside. (6.2.B.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s head lamp noy working on dipped beam. (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted obscuring certain items.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 90,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

trays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,111 miles

trays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,031 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,005 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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FM08 VHW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM08 VHW, 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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What year was FM08 VHW registered?

FM08 VHW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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