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YB08 PKJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 PKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 135,009 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 135,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 132,787 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 132,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 128,539 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 128,533 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 119,706 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 116,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 113,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 107,652 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,310 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2017 96,310 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,872 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,819 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays Fitted

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

Nearside front sidelight bulb holder loose

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 85,819 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays Fitted

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

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

Nearside front sidelight bulb holder loose

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,290 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC,S WORN THIN

Fail 13 Jun 2015 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR BRAKE DISC,S WORN THIN

Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,031 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall (cords not visable)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Sound of exhaust blow from nearside downpipe .

Pass 23 May 2012 57,686 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,817 miles

o/s/r seatbelt not checked correctly due to child seat fitted /// diesel test to lean to show reading

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 PKJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YB08 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

YB08 PKJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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