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P5 MFB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Gold Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,510 mi
Last recorded89,510 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 MFB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 89,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,912 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 79,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,360 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Sep 2022 78,359 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2021 77,248 miles

Lower trays fitted preventing full inspection .

mascot fitted to bonnet.

Fail 21 Sep 2021 77,248 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Lower trays fitted preventing full inspection .

mascot fitted to bonnet.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,592 miles

Fuel flap poor in operation (to gain access to fuel cap)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner rear joint has a trace of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have cuts in there tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,300 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,222 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection .

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,758 miles

All tyre valves starting to crack and perish

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 61,758 miles

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

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

All tyre valves starting to crack and perish

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,266 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Both (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,940 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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,207 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet mascot fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,950 miles

engine warning lamp on .

mascot fitted to bonnet .

Pass 4 May 2012 31,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2012 31,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 May 2011 23,706 miles

led's out in both rear lamp units.

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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P5 MFB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Gold with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P5 MFB, 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 P5 MFB registered?

P5 MFB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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