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S31 BJF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,257 mi
Last recorded75,257 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 BJF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,157 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Front screen wash not working.......... (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Lamp inop.......... (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear complete tie rods dust covers split badly...... (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside rear brake squeal /bind ........ (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,299 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Adv both rear suspension tie rods getting worn and poor condition at dust covers ...... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,299 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Adv both rear suspension tie rods getting worn and poor condition at dust covers ...... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,196 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 60,066 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin leaking by manifolds/downpipes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 53,313 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front by dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight smell of exhaust/diesel fumes under bonnet

Fail 1 May 2019 53,313 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front by dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight smell of exhaust/diesel fumes under bonnet

Pass 8 May 2018 47,443 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 41,064 miles

Nearside Front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

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

Offside Front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 34,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 32,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2014 30,142 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,860 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 21,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,732 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S31 BJF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S31 BJF, 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 S31 BJF registered?

S31 BJF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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