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GU08 GVJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

228,200 mi
Last recorded228,200 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 GVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 228,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 205,115 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 183,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 165,758 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low but cannot see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 165,645 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low but cannot see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 161,241 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 161,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 151,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 151,005 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 134,828 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 134,827 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 119,599 miles

covers fitted to engine bay

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 119,599 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

covers fitted to engine bay

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,453 miles

under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,792 miles

Both fron wiper blades not very effective

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear top suspention arm inner rose joints (front and rear) have slight play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,792 miles

Both fron wiper blades not very effective

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear top suspention arm inner rose joints (front and rear) have slight play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from n/s/r diff output seal

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

bad oil leak from diff, nearside drive shaft oil seal ? pepair ASAP !

Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,434 miles

Oil leak

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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GU08 GVJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GU08 GVJ, 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 GU08 GVJ registered?

GU08 GVJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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