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MV08 EGU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,517 mi
Last recorded188,517 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 188,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 188,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 185,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 183,529 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 169,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 157,144 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 148,538 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2021 148,538 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 140,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 124,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 110,020 miles

Minor leak from exhaust joint

Fail 21 May 2018 109,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes n/s/f and o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Top mounting bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Minor leak from exhaust joint

Pass 2 May 2017 95,202 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 95,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 80,109 miles

Minor leak of gasses from exhaust or turbo system

Pass 11 May 2015 64,651 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 64,651 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 49,695 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,976 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,815 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF AREA

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,192 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 EGU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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