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GL08 ECA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,631 mi
Last recorded118,631 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ECA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 118,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,007 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,105 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre minor damage on inner sidewall

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to middle join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear exhaust box clamp broken

Fail 28 Oct 2017 79,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre minor damage on inner sidewall

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to middle join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,588 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,785 miles

Nearside Front has small cuts and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front small cuts in treads

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

wet mark on bottom nearside of fuel tank, no leak found.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,795 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 61,795 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,465 miles

Drivers and front passenger outer door handles intermittently sticking in the open position

N/S/F and O/S/R wheel centrecaps missing

N/S/F chrome front bumper trim not correctly located

Small tear in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Drivers and front passenger outer door handles intermittently sticking in the open position

Drivers door check strap mounting bolt loose, but not insecure

N/S/F and O/S/R wheel centrecaps missing

N/S/F chrome front bumper trim not correctly located

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

Small tear in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,695 miles

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

very slight wear to front and rear brake discs, rear oads 60% worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 42,695 miles

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

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

very slight wear to front and rear brake discs, rear oads 60% worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,894 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 ECA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ECA, 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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GL08 ECA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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