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VE08 TYF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,057 mi
Last recorded100,057 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 TYF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

ns and os sills corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2024 100,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

ns and os sills corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,228 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 99,224 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,705 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 98,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rearmost bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,805 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 91,800 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,960 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,770 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 87,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

advise excessive oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise excessive oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2018 82,063 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak excessive oil leaks / fail next year ()

Pass 13 May 2017 76,876 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 76,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 72,939 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable rubbing antiroll bar link

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 67,656 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2015 67,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,870 miles

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

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

rear dics worn

Pass 8 May 2014 62,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,911 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 51,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,890 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 TYF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VE08 TYF, 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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VE08 TYF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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