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J3 FCB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FCB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 129,481 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

General surface rust on suspension and chassis components

Fail 16 Sep 2026 129,451 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

General surface rust on suspension and chassis components

Pass 22 Sep 2025 125,943 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 20 Sep 2024 118,658 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Fuel cap top cover missing / works as required

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 118,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Fuel cap top cover missing / works as required

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,414 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,269 miles

rear arm joint boots split

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,724 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,737 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 74,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,741 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,308 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,960 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 55,169 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 55,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,447 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 41,447 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 28,140 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 20,746 miles

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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J3 FCB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel 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 J3 FCB, 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 J3 FCB registered?

J3 FCB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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