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SW52 ECW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Bronze Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,577 mi
Last recorded177,577 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 ECW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 177,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 170,876 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 164,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 156,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 154,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 154,791 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread edge worn exposing inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Two deep cut in the inner sidewall exposing inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut and worn inner edge tread exposing inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 150,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,887 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 133,953 miles

Check engine light on

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 133,953 miles

Check engine light on

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,766 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,714 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 6 Mar 2014 85,714 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

slight play nearside rear suspension

Fail 22 Feb 2013 73,065 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

slight play nearside rear suspension

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,297 miles

Slight play in rear wheels

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,953 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 47,746 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & cuts in tread

unable to check inner brake pads

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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SW52 ECW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Bronze with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SW52 ECW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW52 ECW registered?

SW52 ECW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SW52 ECW safe to buy?

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