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LX08 KXE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,062 mi
Last recorded105,062 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 KXE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 105,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 104,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pads near metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 103,226 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 103,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,654 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,867 miles

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rods -- ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2023 99,863 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rods -- ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,236 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,319 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 91,296 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,840 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

has under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2020 85,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

has under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

could not fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,675 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,694 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,694 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,057 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 46,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,482 miles

V/slight exhaust blow.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,113 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 20,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LX08 KXE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX08 KXE, 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 LX08 KXE registered?

LX08 KXE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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