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GV08 YSM

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,846 mi
Last recorded127,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,846 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,735 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 119,735 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 102,389 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff to driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 102,389 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff to driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,110 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,980 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 78,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,637 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 74,637 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,822 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,675 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 64,675 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r driveshaft seal has a slight leak.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 59,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,351 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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GV08 YSM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV08 YSM, 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 GV08 YSM registered?

GV08 YSM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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