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MV08 DSE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,228 mi
Last recorded194,228 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DSE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 194,228 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion across rear suspension components

Underside covers fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 189,425 miles

Underside covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 186,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 177,290 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 177,290 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack likely to become detached offside rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 169,906 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 169,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 158,819 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 158,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 150,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 150,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 132,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 132,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 110,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,673 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,710 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 55,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,128 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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MV08 DSE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV08 DSE, 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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MV08 DSE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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