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WNZ 2971

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests46 (33 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate71.7%

Mileage

152,122 mi
Last recorded152,122 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 2971
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

33 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 152,122 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 138,070 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,345 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 131,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,567 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 91,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 124,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,578 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Oct 2021 90,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 121,684 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 121,679 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 116,844 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 116,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 114,935 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 114,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 85,377 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 109,987 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 109,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,229 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,229 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,229 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,956 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,447 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,207 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 48,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,283 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,270 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 6,855 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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WNZ 2971 is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.7%.

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 WNZ 2971, 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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WNZ 2971 is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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