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SG08 FNJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,760 mi
Last recorded53,760 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 53,760 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 53,757 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 23 May 2025 53,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 52,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie Track Rod Arm Stabiliser Link Bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie Track Rod Arm Stabiliser Link Bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 52,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 51,499 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2021 51,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,556 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 50,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,762 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 48,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 47,524 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 47,524 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,642 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 37,675 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 37,675 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2014 30,047 miles

front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 23 May 2013 23,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,221 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 18,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,499 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers not clearing the screen properly

Fail 5 Sep 2011 16,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers not clearing the screen properly

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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SG08 FNJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG08 FNJ, 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 SG08 FNJ registered?

SG08 FNJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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