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FP08 PDO

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,771 mi
Last recorded126,771 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 PDO
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 126,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Light cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle general surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,387 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 118,756 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 118,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 112,693 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 112,693 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 100,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 100,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,092 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 75,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine under tray damaged.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 60,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 60,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate 2 of 2 (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 42,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 42,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 35,116 miles

All tyre have age cracking between treads

Both front tyres cut but not down to cords.

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 28,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,345 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 23,345 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 18,101 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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FP08 PDO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP08 PDO, 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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FP08 PDO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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