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YH08 XBW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,849 mi
Last recorded154,849 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 154,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 154,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 82,370 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 82,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 63,879 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 63,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,960 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,431 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 58,431 miles

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

BOTH REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,909 miles

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,327 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

rear exhaust clamps are broken and has slight leak.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,278 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,505 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,630 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 25,630 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,621 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 XBW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,967cc 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 YH08 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

YH08 XBW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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