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M8 VSL

2009 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,269 mi
Last recorded110,269 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xf77,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 VSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 110,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 110,269 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 91,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,848 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 84,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 70,063 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.1mm through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.6mm through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,552 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 30,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light splits on offside front tyre inner sidewall

offside rear tyre 2mm,bald on inner shoulder and splits on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 22,409 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 17,334 miles

Cut to nsf tyre sidewall, not deeep enough to expose cords.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 17,334 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Cut to nsf tyre sidewall, not deeep enough to expose cords.

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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M8 VSL is a 2009 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 77,876 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 M8 VSL, 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 17 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 VSL registered?

M8 VSL is a 2009 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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