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SW08 FCX

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,639 mi
Last recorded134,639 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 134,639 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 131,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension most front arm outer bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension most rear arm center bush deteriorating (lower shoch absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension most front arm outer bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension most rear arm center bush deteriorating (lower shoch absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm most rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 130,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jun 2024 130,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower anchor point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower anchor point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing NOT checked due to brake bind

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 19 May 2023 127,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 19 May 2023 127,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 25 May 2022 122,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar outer bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 122,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar outer bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 115,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,972 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 109,971 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,950 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 81,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 73,644 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,337 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 56,337 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 46,040 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 FCX 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 70%.

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 FCX, 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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SW08 FCX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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