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SG08 HXJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,150 mi
Last recorded156,150 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 HXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 156,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 153,006 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 149,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 145,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 141,765 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 136,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 133,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 128,896 miles

Nearside 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))

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2018 120,318 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 120,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing wishbone inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and cracking outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing wishbone inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and cracking outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,255 miles

Nearside front tyre tread split/cut

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,272 miles

nearside front tyre tread split/cut

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre side wall damaged but no cords exposed

off side rear tyre wear thin on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 72,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 May 2011 72,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 HXJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SG08 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

SG08 HXJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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