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GU08 OWZ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,758 mi
Last recorded97,758 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,758 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2025 97,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,574 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,098 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 87,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 84,391 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 81,589 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN METAL TO METAL (DISC SCORED). (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BORDERLINE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge heavily

Offside Rear Subframe rear front bush worn but not excessive

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,217 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Both Anti roll bar linkages boots deteriorated

Rear Brake discs corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 56,795 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 39,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,327 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,071 miles

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 14,584 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,683 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 11,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OWZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU08 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

GU08 OWZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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