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WF08 YGZ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,185 mi
Last recorded175,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 YGZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 175,185 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 175,184 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 167,646 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 167,645 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 161,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 158,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 153,436 miles

Both front lower suspension traction arms are corroding

Both rear lower suspension arms corroding

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

O/s headlight output deteriorating

O/s rear winter tyre fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 142,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 135,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,153 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 118,758 miles

n/s/r tyre started to split on inner sidewall

plastic cover at o/s/r seatbelt top/seat top insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2016 118,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre started to split on inner sidewall

plastic cover at o/s/r seatbelt top/seat top insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing + splitting on stepped edges of tread

o/s/r tyre worn on stepped inner edge + nail in tread

Fail 24 Jul 2015 112,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing + splitting on stepped edges of tread

o/s/r tyre worn on stepped inner edge + nail in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,193 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 107,193 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,274 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 100,274 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,205 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 89,573 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,142 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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WF08 YGZ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 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 X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF08 YGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF08 YGZ registered?

WF08 YGZ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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