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W500 YDY

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

243,087 mi
Last recorded243,087 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 YDY
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 243,087 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 147,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 147,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 147,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Bracket present. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe broken. Visible in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front joints leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Projected lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp securing bracket broken but lamp still adequately secured.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has light age related surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 141,059 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion too vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2022 123,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,418 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 114,418 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,564 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 104,083 miles

Offside Front flexy brake pipe rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2019 103,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 99,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,014 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,551 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,551 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,988 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,852 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

offside front tyre split on sidewall

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,851 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

offside front tyre split on sidewall

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,963 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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W500 YDY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W500 YDY, 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 W500 YDY registered?

W500 YDY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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