CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y50 MSX

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,114 mi
Last recorded197,114 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 MSX
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 197,114 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 197,113 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting point for rear subframe excessively corroded (holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking around injectors on nearside engine bank (smoking under bonnet) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting position for rear subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 193,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 191,192 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2022 184,590 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 184,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 173,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 165,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower wishbone bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower wishbone bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper wishbone bearing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 165,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower wishbone bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower wishbone bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper wishbone bearing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 157,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 148,107 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 148,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 137,335 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,494 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,286 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front tyres badly worn/perished on inner shoulders

nearside numberplate bulb dim

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,056 miles

rear wheel alignment indicated as out of tolerences

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,054 miles

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

slight wear front discs

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
Full Jaguar Xf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y50 MSX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver 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 Y50 MSX, 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

How do I check the history of Y50 MSX?

You can check the full history of Y50 MSX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y50 MSX registered?

Y50 MSX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is Y50 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 MSX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y50 MSX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y50 MSX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.