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GN08 YSW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,754 mi
Last recorded146,754 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YSW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 146,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 146,702 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 145,460 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 145,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 143,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear diff leaking oil buy not excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2022 140,600 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,746 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 137,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 134,159 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 133,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,680 miles

Nearside wiper mechanism slightly worn

both rear tyres worn inner edge, cracked and cut

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,664 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge and cut

Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,543 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,857 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,748 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,962 miles

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

oil leak (nsr diff seal)

rear tyres wearing un-evenly on inner edge & perishing

Fail 19 Jan 2012 46,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak (nsr diff seal)

rear tyres wearing un-evenly on inner edge & perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 27,924 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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GN08 YSW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GN08 YSW, 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 GN08 YSW registered?

GN08 YSW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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