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VE08 OTD

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,719 mi
Last recorded125,719 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OTD
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 125,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 117,783 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 117,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 113,070 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 113,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,463 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,255 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,598 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 61,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,091 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,813 miles

Rear inner brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,002 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,494 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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VE08 OTD is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE08 OTD, 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 VE08 OTD registered?

VE08 OTD is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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