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PJ08 AFA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,439 mi
Last recorded118,439 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 AFA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,439 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 118,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,302 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 116,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,902 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 111,902 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 109,834 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables rubbing on drop links (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 109,834 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables rubbing on drop links (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 107,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system part of flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 103,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear fitted child seats preventing ful inspection of Central Rear adult seat belt

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 103,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear fitted child seats preventing ful inspection of Central Rear adult seat belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre; Inner shoulder bald

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 152,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 135,865 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 135,865 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,940 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 1 May 2015 39,413 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 39,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,970 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,871 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,796 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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PJ08 AFA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ08 AFA, 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 PJ08 AFA registered?

PJ08 AFA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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