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N5 SWY

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,766 mi
Last recorded109,766 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 SWY
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 108,968 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall light kerbing damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 100,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Poor beam pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall light kerbing damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Main beam light aim very low.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,010 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 98,969 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,128 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 96,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,827 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,904 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,553 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 56,097 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 56,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 49,597 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 39,559 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 39,525 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,333 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 25,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,129 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)

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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N5 SWY 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 68.2%.

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 N5 SWY, 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 N5 SWY registered?

N5 SWY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is N5 SWY safe to buy?

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