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YH08 UFT

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 UFT
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,131 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 130,131 miles

Brake performance not tested park brake fault (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,078 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 126,071 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 120,474 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2018 120,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower shock mounting point (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured At site of previous repair (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both sides front brake backplates fouling brake discs

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamps cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm Minimum legal tread depth now (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,390 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked At site of previous repair (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm Minimum legal tread depth now (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under tray cracked and hanging down

Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under tray cracked and hanging down

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 81,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 69,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,625 miles

ABS symbol on dash does not match symbol in handbook but fulfills all other operational criteria

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,625 miles

ABS symbol on dash does not match symbol in handbook but fulfills all other operational criteria

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UFT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YH08 UFT, 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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YH08 UFT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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