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RY08 EAF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 115,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 114,631 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 114,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,643 miles

Under trays fitted, preventing inspection of some underside components.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 112,688 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 111,672 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,360 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 109,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,106 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 103,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,280 miles

Front pads low - discs poor

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

O/S/R tyre on 2mm

covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2015 79,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight damage to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,473 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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RY08 EAF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY08 EAF, 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 RY08 EAF registered?

RY08 EAF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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