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LG08 OSL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,181 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,834 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 96,358 miles

Front surface corrosion on suspension components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under body tray fitted unable to inspect some componants

Pass 17 May 2022 95,407 miles

Front surface corrosion on suspension components

Rear surface corrosion underneath rear on suspension components

Pass 24 May 2021 93,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 93,133 miles

N/S exhaust box loose

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 May 2020 93,127 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))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S exhaust box loose

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 90,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 90,988 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 88,620 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 83,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,021 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,381 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 43,637 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 36,764 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 36,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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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LG08 OSL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG08 OSL, 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 LG08 OSL registered?

LG08 OSL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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