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SY57 WLU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 WLU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 81,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside at rear

fuel flap missing

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,539 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 79,525 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative cannot be applied (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,760 miles

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 77,760 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 70,792 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 70,675 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,040 miles

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,603 miles

heavy surface corrosion in rear subframe prescribed areas.

nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking at diff.

surface corrosion on rear subframe.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,524 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

heavy surface corrosion in rear subframe prescribed areas.

nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking at diff.

surface corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,469 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 44,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 44,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 29,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,585 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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SY57 WLU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY57 WLU, 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 SY57 WLU registered?

SY57 WLU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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