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WJ08 OTU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,400 mi
Last recorded152,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 152,400 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 146,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 143,535 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jun 2022 139,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 125,475 miles

Factory Fitted Under Trays, Obscuring Some Items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 125,475 miles

Factory Fitted Under Trays, Obscuring Some Items.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 116,582 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. Not effecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 116,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. Not effecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 102,858 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 102,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 85,477 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 69,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 60,961 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 49,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,923 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall - Cords not visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register on smoke test

Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine to clean to register on smoke test

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,230 miles

engine to clean to register on smoke test

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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WJ08 OTU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ08 OTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 OTU registered?

WJ08 OTU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is WJ08 OTU safe to buy?

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