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MJ53 DUN

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,247 mi
Last recorded117,247 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 DUN
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,247 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 115,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,772 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 107,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mount/clamp as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,442 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 102,341 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust clamp broken exhaust still secure

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,600 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken exhaust secure

Fail 9 Mar 2020 100,600 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp broken exhaust secure

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,633 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,272 miles

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)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 82,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,770 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,316 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 32,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MJ53 DUN is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ53 DUN, 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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MJ53 DUN is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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