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OU08 VZA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 VZA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 121,503 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 116,999 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2023 116,999 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 102,095 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,199 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 89,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,848 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)

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 71,848 miles

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

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,498 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside headlight mounting bracket repaired

Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 54,370 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,533 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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OU08 VZA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU08 VZA, 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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OU08 VZA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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