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MK08 RWL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,630 mi
Last recorded128,630 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 RWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 128,630 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 128,629 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 128,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2023 128,437 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both rear exhaust box clamps have failed but boxes still tight for now

showing and smelling lie an exhaust blow above l/h cat near manifold

Fail 20 Oct 2023 128,414 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre obviously under inflated all wheels (5.2.3 (l))

both rear exhaust box clamps have failed but boxes still tight for now

showing and smelling lie an exhaust blow above l/h cat near manifold

showing handbrake fault on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,677 miles

tyre warning on

Fail 25 Oct 2022 127,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

tyre warning on

Pass 26 Oct 2021 126,868 miles

rear exhaust clamps broken but boxes not loose

Fail 26 Oct 2021 126,868 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

rear exhaust clamps broken but boxes not loose

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,700 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rigid bits of flexy pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 125,696 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rigid bits of flexy pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

tpms light on

Pass 22 May 2019 122,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 118,891 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 118,891 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 115,823 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 115,822 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2016 112,174 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 108,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 108,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,488 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 104,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,975 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,372 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 24 Apr 2012 72,785 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 May 2011 56,928 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 56,928 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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MK08 RWL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 MK08 RWL, 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 MK08 RWL registered?

MK08 RWL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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