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RE08 BBF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,625 mi
Last recorded151,625 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 BBF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 151,625 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 151,593 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 151,292 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 151,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small blow from down pipe after dpf to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Just above wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted all under vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2023 142,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower bj cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower suspension arm inner ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod inner bj cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS + NSR chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,834 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 136,725 miles

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension lower arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 129,861 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 122,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 116,441 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 111,818 miles

rear brake pads worn very low recommend replacement asap

Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,950 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 101,868 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 101,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,279 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left bank (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right bank (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,844 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,029 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,602 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 67,602 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm 235/55/17 w

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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RE08 BBF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black 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 RE08 BBF, 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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RE08 BBF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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