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MJ08 XBC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,094 mi
Last recorded113,094 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XBC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,094 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,660 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,066 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,255 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,172 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 103,172 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,124 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,014 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 84,895 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 84,895 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 83,219 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,219 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,041 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,041 miles

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

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

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 XBC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

MJ08 XBC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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