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MS08 MAL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,848 mi
Last recorded118,848 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS08 MAL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 118,848 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 118,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 109,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords requires checking cords appear to be showing , not to criteria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,822 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,996 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks like getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 50,996 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks like getting low (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,554 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,188 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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MS08 MAL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MS08 MAL, 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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MS08 MAL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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