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LK08 VKJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,002 mi
Last recorded113,002 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 113,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake working but poor reading compared to other side

Outer sill and undercovers all underside obscuring view

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 113,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake working but poor reading compared to other side

Outer sill and undercovers all underside obscuring view

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 112,888 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower sill covers fitted & floor covers

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2022 112,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower under shields & sill covers fitted

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Upper subframe surface rust

Fail 17 Jun 2022 112,882 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower under shields & sill covers fitted

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Upper subframe surface rust

Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,412 miles

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

engine has small leak of exhaust gases, in engine bay , CANNOT SEE

Fail 6 Jun 2019 97,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine has small leak of exhaust gases, in engine bay , CANNOT SEE

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,103 miles

Nearside Rear Lower play in shock absorber mounting bush

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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

Fail 24 May 2018 94,103 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into and out of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into and out of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower play in shock absorber mounting bush

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,003 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 78,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge/ stepped

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,597 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 66,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,485 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,485 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,723 miles

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

undetected peak emissions to clean to detect

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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LK08 VKJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LK08 VKJ, 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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LK08 VKJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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