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YH08 RYK

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,009 mi
Last recorded132,009 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 RYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 132,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 132,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2025 127,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 120,226 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc's worn/corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 117,807 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 117,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nearside rear anti roll bar drop link completely detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer loose......clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush chalked almost to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area.....rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush chalked...almost to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Pre checks......NO OIL on dipstick......3 litres added to take to min.fd5w30

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min. thickness......with closer inspection may be to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 110,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases osr clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Nearside Rear side light has one bulb out

nsr exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2021 110,703 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases osr clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Nearside Rear side light has one bulb out

nsr exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2020 105,458 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Jul 2019 97,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 89,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 60,728 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 60,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 49,899 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 49,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,796 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,153 miles

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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YH08 RYK is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH08 RYK, 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 YH08 RYK registered?

YH08 RYK is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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