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VO08 UYJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,683 mi
Last recorded143,683 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 UYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 143,683 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 143,683 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 139,392 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 139,388 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 129,261 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 108,585 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 108,585 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear clamps (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,464 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,207 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,296 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 60,296 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 49,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,594 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 39,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,458 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 29,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 21,102 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 16,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,066 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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VO08 UYJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VO08 UYJ, 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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VO08 UYJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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