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GG55 SHA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,093 mi
Last recorded166,093 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG55 SHA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 166,093 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2024 155,991 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 141,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 132,560 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 126,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,129 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2018 116,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 116,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 104,691 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 91,979 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 91,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 79,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,656 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2011 54,041 miles

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Fail 12 May 2011 54,041 miles

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

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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GG55 SHA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GG55 SHA, 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 GG55 SHA registered?

GG55 SHA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is GG55 SHA safe to buy?

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