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HV08 UPA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,883 mi
Last recorded116,883 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 113,977 miles

Coolant leak excessive ()

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and outer track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and outer track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joints on both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 113,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant leak excessive ()

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and outer track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and outer track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joints on both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 108,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 104,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,446 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 94,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,185 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 91,185 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,357 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 86,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,734 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,957 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

small chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,828 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,243 miles

Fuel flap not opening by hand.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 44,243 miles

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

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

Fuel flap not opening by hand.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,984 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 21,924 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 5,842 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on tread pattern

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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HV08 UPA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV08 UPA, 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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HV08 UPA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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