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SS08 MGS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,688 mi
Last recorded159,688 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS08 MGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 159,688 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 157,945 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 157,892 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer bar offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 155,366 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2023 150,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,577 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 144,577 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,648 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2022 138,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2021 131,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,501 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 126,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,676 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 119,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,029 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 112,023 miles

Offside Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour tail pipe (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,554 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 104,556 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,923 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,131 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 88,128 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,967 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 77,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Apr 2013 54,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,829 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,918 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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SS08 MGS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SS08 MGS, 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 SS08 MGS registered?

SS08 MGS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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