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MC08 ZGZ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 94,984 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,352 miles

rear exhaust heatshield fixings broken

Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,425 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres cutting on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,977 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 83,942 miles

Position lamp not working Both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes binding on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 55% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,719 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 70,880 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 65,133 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,955 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,339 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 57,303 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,486 miles

no emission printout

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,659 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 26,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,243 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 23,285 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

smoke level not detected

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,285 miles

smoke level not detected

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 ZGZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MC08 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

MC08 ZGZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MC08 ZGZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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