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LG08 OSY

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,038 mi
Last recorded112,038 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,038 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm, outer upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 112,030 miles

Front Position lamp not working near and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm, outer upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 95,835 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 95,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 84,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongey

Fail 16 May 2024 84,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 7 Jun 2023 68,606 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 68,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,527 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub to wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 66,521 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub to wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,120 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 61,887 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 61,884 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Injector leaking and chuffing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,482 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 57,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,373 miles

Advise Rear brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low

Fail 19 Jul 2018 52,373 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Advise Rear brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,082 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,744 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,966 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,141 miles

oil leak from nearside rear driveshaft oil seal.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,339 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 14,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,484 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 OSY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LG08 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

LG08 OSY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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