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MT08 HFM

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,634 mi
Last recorded63,634 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 HFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 63,634 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 63,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 60,174 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,713 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 55,530 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 47,443 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 47,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,809 miles

Front Windsrceen delaminated

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Fail 22 Jun 2021 46,808 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leaking from OSF Brake Flexi hose to caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi hose to caliper leaking brake fluid (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid dark in colour

Front Windsrceen delaminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe flexi hose to caliper corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly between the tread

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre centre tread wearing low (3mm) & cracking slightly between the tread

Offside Rear Tyre centre tread wearing low (3mm) & cracking slightly between the tread

Pass 30 Jun 2020 46,393 miles

Brake fluid becoming dark in colour

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between the tread & centre tread worn low (3mm)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between the tread & centre tread worn low (3mm)

Fail 30 Jun 2020 46,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid becoming dark in colour

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between the tread & centre tread worn low (3mm)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between the tread & centre tread worn low (3mm)

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,080 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 40,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 38,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 35,750 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,750 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2013 28,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,333 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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MT08 HFM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

MT08 HFM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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