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GM08 EAT

2009 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,682 mi
Last recorded164,682 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xf77,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 EAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 164,682 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 155,463 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 138,400 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 138,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 125,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 125,310 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear Disc and pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 116,853 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,721 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 108,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 105,503 miles

Rear slight underbody corrosion.

Fail 1 Nov 2020 105,503 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,880 miles

under trays and engine covers and sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,083 miles

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

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

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

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

emissions 0-09 non recorded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 88,083 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

emissions 0-09 non recorded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,792 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,853 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Nov 2017 86,853 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2016 75,985 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,891 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Badly Scrubbing Inner Edge Of Tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged but not showing ply or cords

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,958 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)

front wiper rubbers slightly torn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,329 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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GM08 EAT is a 2009 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 77,876 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 GM08 EAT, 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 17 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GM08 EAT is a 2009 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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