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MV08 GBO

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,354 mi
Last recorded106,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 106,354 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 106,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s/f sensor not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 95,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,054 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 85,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 81,805 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 81,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,922 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,662 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 67,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,178 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 60,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,971 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

several chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 GBO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GBO, 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 GBO registered?

MV08 GBO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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