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ROY 726W

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,015 mi
Last recorded93,015 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 726W
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 93,015 miles

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

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

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

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 90,589 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rears grinding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Grinding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,034 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,812 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 84,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre low/worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,920 miles

front tyres low/wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,919 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres low/wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp split

Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,158 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Offside rear exhaust silencer clamp splitting but not insecure.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 80,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn/corroded and pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn/lipped pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 75,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn/corroded and pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn/lipped pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 70,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S Exhaust downpipe leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S Exhaust downpipe leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,273 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 54,504 miles

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

NSR exhaust silencer has broken clamp but in place.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,504 miles

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

NSR exhaust silencer has broken clamp but in place.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,225 miles

exhaust emissions too clean for the emission tester to read

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,987 miles

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

offside front tyre deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2013 46,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,786 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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ROY 726W is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey 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 ROY 726W, 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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ROY 726W is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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