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R22 DFA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,673 mi
Last recorded97,673 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 DFA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 96,715 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2024 96,715 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,437 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,266 miles

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield insecure

electric parking brake came up with fault while carrying out brake test on rolling road ,carried out test with decelerometer all ok

Fail 10 Mar 2022 88,265 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer bumper not secure to mounting point

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge perished close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield insecure

electric parking brake came up with fault while carrying out brake test on rolling road ,carried out test with decelerometer all ok

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 83,957 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,573 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/splitting slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/splitting slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

under trays fitted length of vehicle underside,unable to fully inspect all components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,436 miles

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

both rear tyres are getting low on tread slight cuts in tread has well

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,731 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread slight cuts in tread has well

Fail 11 Oct 2017 68,731 miles

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

both rear tyres are getting low on tread slight cuts in tread has well

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,193 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 62,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front tyres worn/bald on inner edges of tread

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,888 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,366 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edge

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2013 45,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,313 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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R22 DFA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel 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 R22 DFA, 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 R22 DFA registered?

R22 DFA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is R22 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 DFA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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