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LY08 XHW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,825 mi
Last recorded54,825 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XHW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 54,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 51,741 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAM SURFACE RUST ON LOWER AND UPPER MOUNTING ALONG FRAME ITSELF

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,486 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

REAR SUBFRAM SURFACE RUST ON LOWER AND UPPER MOUNTING ALONG FRAME ITSELF

Pass 16 Dec 2022 38,497 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 38,496 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tie bar bush gaiter split

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 38,070 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 17,508 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,122 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2014 15,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 21 Mar 2013 13,544 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one of the rear seat belt buckles is missing

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,176 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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LY08 XHW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

LY08 XHW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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