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MJ57 SVF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,462 mi
Last recorded129,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 SVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 129,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 127,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 123,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 120,433 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 120,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,975 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 119,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 111,094 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 111,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,198 miles

Oil leak From front of engine area.

Oil leak Rear diff output seal.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,183 miles

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

Oil leak From front of engine area.

Oil leak Rear diff output seal.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 86,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall splits (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 74,873 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,207 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2014 71,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 1 Mar 2013 61,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,476 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 47,476 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,098 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,947 miles

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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MJ57 SVF 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 69.6%.

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 MJ57 SVF, 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 MJ57 SVF registered?

MJ57 SVF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is MJ57 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ57 SVF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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