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J40 GXF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,229 mi
Last recorded159,229 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 GXF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2026 159,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Rod - Inner Link Arm Dust Cover Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Rod - Inner Link Arm Dust Cover Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge) - (245/45R18) - (DOT2323 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure - But Not Likely To Fall Out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2.0mm - (245/45R18) - (DOT2323 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp Insecure - But Not Likely To Fall Out

Offside Rear Metal Fuel Flap) - (Does Not Close In Fixed Position

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3.0mm - (245/45R18) - (DOT0824 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle/Sub-Frame Corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2025 157,876 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 157,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 156,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 142,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 131,470 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 131,470 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,448 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 123,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 114,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 107,513 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 107,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,949 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,704 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 61,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,549 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 34,466 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear 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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J40 GXF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel 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 J40 GXF, 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 J40 GXF registered?

J40 GXF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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