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HG08 FZY

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,459 mi
Last recorded86,459 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FZY
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 86,459 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 86,459 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,878 miles

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

undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Fail 8 Jun 2024 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod on suspension broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joins (6.1.2 (a))

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 May 2023 67,162 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel distorted ,advise renewing

corrosion in outer sills and suspension/subframes

front tyres worn off on outer edges (mainly nearside front) ,advise renewing asap

split in centre tread of nearside rear tyre ,advise renewing asap

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 59,702 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexible pipe to caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joints slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 54,271 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 54,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished with small split

Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost fail criteria (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 45,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking At caliper union (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost fail criteria (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,738 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)

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

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

Small cracks in both rear tyres,no cords/play visable.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,958 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,398 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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HG08 FZY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG08 FZY, 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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HG08 FZY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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