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L123 TAX

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,381 mi
Last recorded69,381 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 TAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 69,381 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 69,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 65,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 65,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,701 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 63,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,893 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,935 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 12 Mar 2018 46,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,274 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,856 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 31,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,299 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 23,317 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,356 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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L123 TAX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L123 TAX, 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 L123 TAX registered?

L123 TAX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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