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MJ08 XBF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,552 mi
Last recorded125,552 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XBF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 125,552 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edge & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, edge & sidewall damage 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame & suspension undersealed

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2025 125,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam high beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam high beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edge & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, edge & sidewall damage 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame & suspension undersealed

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 113,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 113,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,457 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 109,449 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength &o/s/f mount of rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn & O/S/R/U & L ROSE JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened & o/s/r/u w/bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & O/S/F 245/45X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2021 107,472 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 107,468 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & o/s/r/o track control (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 105,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,114 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 103,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding & o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 99,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,611 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 93,611 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/f 245/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,554 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 59,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 51,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2012 45,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,895 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 33,894 miles

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

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

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 XBF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MJ08 XBF, 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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MJ08 XBF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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