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LG08 OSW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,794 mi
Last recorded135,794 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OSW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 135,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 135,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 130,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 128,146 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff weeping from seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads starting to get low - 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 124,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 124,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 119,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,530 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,054 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,585 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 90,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,227 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine undertray insecure

oil leak from differential

Fail 11 Feb 2014 72,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,290 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,168 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,993 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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LG08 OSW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

LG08 OSW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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