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YF08 DME

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,581 mi
Last recorded124,581 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 DME
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 124,581 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 124,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

CORROSION SHOWING UNDERNEATH & ON SUSPENION

EXCESSIVE WELDING HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TANK PROTECTER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 2 Nov 2023 124,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

CORROSION SHOWING UNDERNEATH & ON SUSPENION

EXCESSIVE WELDING HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TANK PROTECTER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,966 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 123,958 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,909 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

n/s/inner & outer sills rusting.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,856 miles

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

front suspension very rusty.

rear suspension & sub frame very rusty.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,856 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front suspension very rusty.

rear suspension & sub frame very rusty.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic engine under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic engine under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,322 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 158,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 18 May 2017 107,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 95,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 82,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 82,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,016 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 58,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 58,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,703 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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YF08 DME is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 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 X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF08 DME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF08 DME is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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