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JJ08 ACE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

218,533 mi
Last recorded218,533 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ08 ACE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 218,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.7mm and worn on inner edge and sidewall cut but not to cords) 245-40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

anti-rattle spring missing on offside rear brake caliper

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2026 218,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.7mm and worn on inner edge and sidewall cut but not to cords) 245-40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

anti-rattle spring missing on offside rear brake caliper

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2025 214,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to offside rear brake disc

offside rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 16 Jul 2024 201,392 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 191,188 miles

Central Front small chip not affecting swept area

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension pin bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm of tread, 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 190,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly scrubbed inner edge, 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front small chip not affecting swept area

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension pin bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm of tread, 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 183,913 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 183,913 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 183,495 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 182,565 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 182,561 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 162,844 miles

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

coolant leak from expansion tank

Fail 18 May 2019 162,844 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from expansion tank

Pass 24 Jul 2018 146,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (245/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view will need repair or replacement soon (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 146,317 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (245/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view will need repair or replacement soon (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 110,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,333 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

underside of vehicle has plastic covers obscuring view of undercarriage

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,518 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 48,398 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,443 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,850 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 37,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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JJ08 ACE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JJ08 ACE, 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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JJ08 ACE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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