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RJ08 XUS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,231 mi
Last recorded154,231 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XUS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 154,231 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 154,230 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 145,770 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 145,294 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod end ball joint dust covers split x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/40/18 all other tyres are 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod end ball joint dust covers split x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 132,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 128,326 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides tie rod boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front to rear undercovers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2023 128,326 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearmost cross member/bumper support bar - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides tie rod boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front to rear undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion to metal pipe/caliper joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides flexi - metal joint areas corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 125,960 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides drop link lower ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion to metal pipe/caliper joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides flexi - metal joint areas corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 19 Feb 2021 124,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 1 Feb 2020 121,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 31 Jan 2020 121,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 18 Feb 2019 111,863 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 111,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,480 miles

Front BOTH tyres worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 4 Feb 2017 109,410 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top susp arm- rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm- Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top susp arm- Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,245 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,387 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 77,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 37,982 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 37,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 51,686 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

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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RJ08 XUS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJ08 XUS, 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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RJ08 XUS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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