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YD08 VFC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,410 mi
Last recorded131,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,410 miles

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

front and rear subframes rusty

rear wishbone inner bushes rust stains

Pass 30 Dec 2021 130,535 miles

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

front and rear subframes rusty

rear wishbone inner bushes rust stains

Pass 30 Jun 2020 128,921 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 127,165 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 127,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 123,993 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Diff seal. ()

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 May 2018 123,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect 2 Reg plates fitted to rear of vehicle. (6.3.1a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Diff seal. ()

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2017 120,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,438 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 110,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At left and right exhaust manifolds (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side light not positioned correctly inside lamp (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 95,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 94,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 78,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 56,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre inside sidewalls are stsrting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,093 miles

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

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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YD08 VFC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD08 VFC, 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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YD08 VFC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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