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GV08 ZFA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,915 mi
Last recorded60,915 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ZFA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 60,915 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 56,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,771 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 50,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 31,089 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 31,086 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,906 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 30,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,661 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 28,661 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 20,932 miles

Fuel cap broken but seals ok

Pass 9 May 2018 14,434 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 14,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 9,240 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 9,142 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,498 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 4,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 4,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres deteriorated/minor cracks

Pass 15 May 2013 3,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor age related cracks on all tyres

Pass 14 May 2012 3,873 miles

DETERIATION OF ALL TYRE TREADS SMALL SPLITS BETWEEN PATTERN

Fail 11 May 2011 3,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2011 3,468 miles

all tyres perished

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 ZFA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

GV08 ZFA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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