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MV08 HFZ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,976 mi
Last recorded162,976 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 162,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s around egr (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush comes part of arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

plastic outer cill covers fitted

rear shockers corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2025 155,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 147,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 140,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Underbody + sub frame corroded

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 May 2022 135,300 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 135,300 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 131,197 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 123,935 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,485 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 13 Feb 2019 114,485 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 16 Feb 2018 104,270 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,857 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,656 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 76,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,991 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 63,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,678 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 14 Dec 2010 42,836 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 HFZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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