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R50 SXF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,669 mi
Last recorded94,669 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 SXF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 94,669 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,152 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 93,145 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe bursting (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake flexi burst on brake test (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 91,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 90,266 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 88,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,913 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,324 miles

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,532 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,353 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 59,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,640 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 20,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R50 SXF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol 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 R50 SXF, 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 R50 SXF registered?

R50 SXF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is R50 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 SXF 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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