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LY08 BXP

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,369 mi
Last recorded165,369 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 BXP
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 165,369 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 163,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 12 Jul 2024 163,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 163,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also cracking on its limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 163,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also cracking on its limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 162,684 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 162,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 158,500 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 158,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 155,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 145,821 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak around power steering pipe in engine bay area

Fail 5 Feb 2018 145,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak around power steering pipe in engine bay area

Pass 11 Feb 2017 138,493 miles

some perishing of off side and near side front suspension arm bushes

Fail 8 Feb 2017 138,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

some perishing of off side and near side front suspension arm bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2016 126,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,127 miles

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 24 Apr 2014 94,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,282 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,847 miles

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Fail 8 Apr 2011 32,847 miles

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

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

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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LY08 BXP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LY08 BXP, 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 LY08 BXP registered?

LY08 BXP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 BXP shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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