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FN08 HWV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,664 mi
Last recorded149,664 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 HWV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 149,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 149,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 79,554 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 130,121 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 124,762 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,378 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 118,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,957 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 113,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 108,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 93,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,707 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

slight play in adjustable steering column unit

Fail 28 Sep 2015 86,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,501 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,139 miles

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

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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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FN08 HWV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FN08 HWV, 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 FN08 HWV registered?

FN08 HWV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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