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PL08 ZXO

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,147 mi
Last recorded82,147 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZXO
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 82,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 82,142 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 79,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system To calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,061 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,238 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,696 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions to clean to read

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,048 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,877 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,647 miles

slight misting of oil around the nsr differential drive shaft seal

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,669 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,298 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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PL08 ZXO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PL08 ZXO, 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 PL08 ZXO registered?

PL08 ZXO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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