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GL08 EBZ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,713 mi
Last recorded142,713 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 EBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 142,713 miles

Headlight mount broken, (both sides)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 137,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp mount broken

Pass 7 Aug 2024 135,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 135,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 133,333 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,131 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,578 miles

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

engine under tray need to be fitted correctly

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,128 miles

Rear tyres has minor cut on sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,128 miles

Rear tyres has minor cut on sidewall

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,980 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 93,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Diff leaking

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

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

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

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

Rear pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side wall damage to the n/s/r tyre and the o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 May 2013 54,059 miles

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

n/s diff output shaft seal seeping oil

Pass 29 May 2012 47,876 miles

Outer side wall damage to both rear tyres.

Fail 29 May 2012 47,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer side wall damage to both rear tyres.

Pass 25 May 2011 40,445 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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GL08 EBZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue 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 GL08 EBZ, 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 GL08 EBZ registered?

GL08 EBZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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