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MC08 YKV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,369 mi
Last recorded144,369 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 144,369 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 144,366 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 127,891 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 125,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 122,390 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and chassis corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2020 122,390 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and chassis corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,268 miles

Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,915 miles

surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Fail 3 Sep 2018 107,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,268 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,488 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,486 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,641 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,135 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,003 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 55,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,654 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 YKV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YKV, 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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MC08 YKV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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