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SY08 YRC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,900 mi
Last recorded118,900 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YRC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 118,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 112,547 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 110,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

underbody has underseal protection applied to it front to rear

Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,563 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has signs of surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2020 84,539 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has signs of surface corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,310 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 72,372 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 72,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush curved arm forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Fail 21 Sep 2017 68,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush curved arm forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,607 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,447 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,101 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 27,008 miles

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

small cut in outer sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,008 miles

small cut in outer sidewall o/s/r tyre

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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SY08 YRC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel 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 SY08 YRC, 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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SY08 YRC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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