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GL08 ECJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,070 mi
Last recorded109,070 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ECJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 109,070 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 108,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 67,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 63,117 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades ,rubbers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 59,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2018 51,692 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,664 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,510 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 31,408 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in treds

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offsides front tyre worn on inner edge and has cracking in treds

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 22,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 17,242 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 ECJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL08 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

GL08 ECJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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