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MK08 YMD

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,495 mi
Last recorded42,495 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 YMD
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 42,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 40,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective catalyst support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer trailing arm covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer trailing arm covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod both ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod both ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 35,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod both ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod both ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 35,104 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 34,999 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

mil lamp on pre 01/06\2008

Pass 25 Jun 2021 33,365 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 33,342 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 33,337 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 33,307 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,252 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 33,248 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,386 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,609 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 28,605 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 26,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf, osr, nsr tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 21 Feb 2014 24,254 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf, osr, nsr tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,371 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 19,371 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,561 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre outer sidewall cut

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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MK08 YMD is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

MK08 YMD is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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