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GV08 ZYH

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,380 mi
Last recorded152,380 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ZYH
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,380 miles

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 142,664 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 137,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 137,089 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 134,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 132,659 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central minor oil leak around engine area

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,984 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,881 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 74,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 ZYH is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV08 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

GV08 ZYH is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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