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SH08 BTU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,733 mi
Last recorded161,733 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 BTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 161,733 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 161,733 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side X2 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 144,751 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 144,751 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 129,495 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,421 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 120,420 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,499 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 117,499 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,788 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 107,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,871 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SH08 BTU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SH08 BTU, 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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SH08 BTU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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