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SJ52 ELL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,682 mi
Last recorded145,682 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 ELL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 145,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards arch from caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened see surrounding and attached components also. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 145,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 140,904 miles

general corrosion to underneath components

Fail 8 Aug 2022 140,904 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 139,450 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 134,345 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 134,340 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 128,227 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 128,227 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 123,119 miles

o/s rear disc inner face scored

Fail 4 Nov 2017 123,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s rear disc inner face scored

Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,880 miles

noise from steering when on full lock

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,798 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly smear across screen

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage (been ran flat)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 71,177 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Slight play at n/s/r wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2012 50,608 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Slight play at n/s/r wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,837 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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SJ52 ELL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ52 ELL, 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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SJ52 ELL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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