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MT08 HFG

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 HFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 125,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,708 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 122,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 120,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear puncture

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 118,893 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear puncture

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,917 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,844 miles

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,707 miles

all four tyres are worn on the inside shoulders of tread

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,028 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 93,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,758 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 84,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,921 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 74,921 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,346 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,571 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Build up of stickers in NS screen outside the swept view.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,904 miles

Build up of stickers in NS screen outside the swept view.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,945 miles

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

LARGE OBSTRUCTIONS TO N/S WINDSCREEN (stickers)

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

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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MT08 HFG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MT08 HFG, 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 MT08 HFG registered?

MT08 HFG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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