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S50 OBP

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

167,720 mi
Last recorded167,720 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 OBP
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 167,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 100,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 163,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Fail 22 Feb 2025 163,092 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

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

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

TPMS light on (before 2012)

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,712 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 2 Jan 2024 91,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 91,593 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2023 147,141 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 71,700 miles

All four tyres slightly low on tread

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2022 141,520 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 66,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 133,599 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 133,599 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,115 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 124,386 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,801 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 119,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,279 miles

Nearside Front track rod end bush perished

brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,290 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 113,288 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,124 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,969 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,313 miles

both nearside wheels repaired

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,034 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,332 miles

cuts to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,330 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

cuts to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,984 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,624 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 78,281 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 78,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,648 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 66,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,463 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,401 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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S50 OBP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 S50 OBP, 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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S50 OBP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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