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LX08 XKS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,483 mi
Last recorded140,483 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 140,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 134,221 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component some leaks present (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear track rod tie bar outer joint boots are very poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower leading and offside front lower leading mounting bushes are splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper and offside rear upper suspension arm inner joints are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 127,735 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,004 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 119,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,228 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

stretched fit to nearside and offside front tyres

Fail 4 Nov 2021 117,228 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

stretched fit to nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,554 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,171 miles

Engine oil on MIN level

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre low and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,306 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,306 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,930 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 38,930 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,319 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,633 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,723 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 20,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XKS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

LX08 XKS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is LX08 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 XKS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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