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SW08 FCO

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,274 mi
Last recorded140,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FCO
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 140,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,034 miles

coolant leak from engine,

Fail 23 Oct 2020 138,034 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,571 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,476 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,945 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 96,919 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,905 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 65,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,475 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,351 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to limits on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge to limit at time of test

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,818 miles

rear pads worn

slight front imbalance

Fail 10 Jul 2012 41,818 miles

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

slight front imbalance

rear pads worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,430 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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SW08 FCO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW08 FCO, 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 SW08 FCO registered?

SW08 FCO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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