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OY08 HLU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,925 mi
Last recorded46,925 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 HLU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 46,925 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 46,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 46,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,204 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible hoses corroded on metal sections. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear subframe front mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 46,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,696 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 45,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer tie rod joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer tie rod joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,649 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (LED) type lamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (LED) type lamp unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 42,374 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 42,374 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,284 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,679 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewall has minor cuts

Nearside rear tyre has minor cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,474 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to outer wall but no cords exposed

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to outer wall but no cords exposed

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% also sidelight (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% also sidelight (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 38,474 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to outer wall but no cords exposed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to outer wall but no cords exposed

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% also sidelight (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% also sidelight (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 35,822 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 35,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 33,104 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing more on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,180 miles

Nearside front tyre worn more on outer edge.

Offside front tyre has small cut in sidewall.No cords exposed

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside, including brake/fuel pipes.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,789 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 26,789 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,039 miles

O/S/F tyres has a slight cut in side wall.

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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OY08 HLU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 2,967cc petrol 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 OY08 HLU, 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 OY08 HLU registered?

OY08 HLU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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