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MC08 YJA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,247 mi
Last recorded140,247 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YJA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 140,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 136,770 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 136,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 131,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 127,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,682 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 125,311 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 125,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,770 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,889 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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MC08 YJA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MC08 YJA, 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 MC08 YJA registered?

MC08 YJA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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