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MV08 EXB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,271 mi
Last recorded92,271 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 92,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 92,271 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,855 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 86,853 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,237 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,574 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,558 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,649 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

Fail 2 Dec 2019 75,649 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,793 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 68,793 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,486 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 61,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,240 miles

advise under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,080 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 31,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 31,505 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 27,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nsr and Osr tyres splitting in tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 27,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nsr and Osr tyres splitting in tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 22,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 14,029 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 14,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/r lamp has led's out

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 EXB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EXB, 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 MV08 EXB registered?

MV08 EXB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MV08 EXB shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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