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MH08 CYT

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 CYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 142,615 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 142,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 137,939 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 137,935 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,128 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 124,049 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,295 miles

Nearside Rear Position light losing LEDs (3 -4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR&OSR drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 112,295 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF&OSF lower front arm bush worn, resulting excessive wheel movement! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked. 245/40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R19 Avon (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position light losing LEDs (3 -4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR&OSR drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 109,420 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))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 109,416 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,179 miles

2 x front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2019 104,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 x front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,377 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 92,377 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,314 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable areas/items

Fail 23 Feb 2017 80,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable areas/items

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 67,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,815 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,626 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 62,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,556 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,092 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 28,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MH08 CYT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH08 CYT, 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 MH08 CYT registered?

MH08 CYT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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