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MA08 VDE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VDE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 108,299 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 96,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 88,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,361 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Alloy roadwheel inner rim has had welded repair - weld appears to be without defect

Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,361 miles

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

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Alloy roadwheel inner rim has had welded repair - weld appears to be without defect

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,412 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack itself (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 49,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall, no cords exposed

Fail 14 Apr 2017 49,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall, no cords exposed

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,991 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,593 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 25,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 22,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,118 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Sidewall damage to all 4 tyres

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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MA08 VDE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA08 VDE, 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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MA08 VDE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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