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SM08 FTU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,701 mi
Last recorded124,701 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 119,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,432 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,941 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 109,925 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,621 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 4/5000 (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 85,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 4/5000 (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,876 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 73,876 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,484 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 50,465 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SM08 FTU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM08 FTU, 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 SM08 FTU registered?

SM08 FTU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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