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MC08 ZVJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,512 mi
Last recorded88,512 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 88,512 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 15 Oct 2024 85,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low require check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 82,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/egr area? (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 82,747 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/egr area? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,114 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,112 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 77,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,225 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ok at the moment but requires changing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear 2 rear exhaust clamps cracked/broken, but not insecure

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

undertray preventing full inspection of underside on vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2019 72,651 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat leaking on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat leaking on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,443 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,285 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,685 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 40,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,640 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 36,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,673 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 ZVJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

MC08 ZVJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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