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YB08 JYU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,791 mi
Last recorded121,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 121,791 miles

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERBODY AND SILLS

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 121,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERBODY AND SILLS

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 119,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 117,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 112,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 108,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 104,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 96,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,513 miles

air con pipe fouling on plastic wheel arch nearside front

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,916 miles

engine trays fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges...245/40*19

engine covers and under body guards fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 66,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,629 miles

3d style number plates fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to detect

exhaust heatsheild insecure

n/s side repeator damaged(in mirror)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,510 miles

3d style number plates fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to detect

front tyres tread low inner edge

n/s side repeater poor

Fail 12 Nov 2013 51,510 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

3d style number plates fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs poor

emissions too low to detect

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front tyres tread low inner edge

n/s side repeater poor

o/s front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,080 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2011 26,768 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 26,594 miles

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

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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YB08 JYU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YB08 JYU, 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 YB08 JYU registered?

YB08 JYU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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