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SM08 FTV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,120 mi
Last recorded116,120 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 116,120 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 116,101 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 111,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 245/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 111,284 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 245/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 101,741 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 101,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 97,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 97,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Presenter replaced with required plates, front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,697 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 88,697 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,370 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 80,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,576 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 45,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 33,668 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 33,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 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 FTV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

SM08 FTV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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