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R33 VBS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,837 mi
Last recorded131,837 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 VBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears worn/scored and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 123,754 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 123,732 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 112,719 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 112,719 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,127 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,570 miles

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

slight surface corrosion to rear suspension and chassis units

Fail 18 Mar 2020 98,570 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight surface corrosion to rear suspension and chassis units

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,786 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 90,786 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges.

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Oil leak

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Testable Items.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,209 miles

Oil leak

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 22 Mar 2017 73,209 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,707 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 16 Mar 2015 54,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,542 miles

leaking from rear differential driveshaft seal

Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

leaking from rear differential driveshaft seal

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from the rear differential

Fail 25 Mar 2013 39,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from the rear differential

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,658 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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R33 VBS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R33 VBS, 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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R33 VBS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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