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GL08 ECX

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,515 mi
Last recorded138,515 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ECX
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 138,515 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 138,309 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 138,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 137,901 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 131,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward arm (2.5.B.2b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted. unable to check some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 121,496 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 121,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,533 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 90,533 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 70,595 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 ECX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

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

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