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YB08 SXH

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,662 mi
Last recorded129,662 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 SXH
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 129,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 122,634 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 122,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,250 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 117,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer sidewall (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres getting low on tread (inner treads uneven)

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre inner tread worn

offside headlight has been temporally repaired (needs attention)

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure top and side brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer sidewall (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres getting low on tread (inner treads uneven)

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre inner tread worn

Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 102,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,711 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 85,711 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,267 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DUNLOP 255/35ZR20 97Y SPORT MAXX (J) (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,590 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,524 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,180 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,177 miles

Offside 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) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp pattern set to l/h/d

rear discs worn

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 SXH is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

YB08 SXH is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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