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MJ08 XAG

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 94,179 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 93,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,585 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,089 miles

Rear inner brake pads look very low (limited vision ) advise wheels off inspection asap

camera disconnected for garage security reasons

front tyres worn in central tread

movement and wear detected in front wishbone bushes,not visable due to limited vision,advise closer inspection asap

Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp dull,advise bulb renewal asap

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

Rear inner brake pads look very low (limited vision ) advise wheels off inspection asap

camera disconnected for garage security reasons

front tyres worn in central tread

movement and wear detected in front wishbone bushes,not visable due to limited vision,advise closer inspection asap

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 49,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

large engine an underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,158 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 35,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW! + DISCS WORN

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,586 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,270 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,103 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 18,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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MJ08 XAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ08 XAG, 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 MJ08 XAG registered?

MJ08 XAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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