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YL08 GZP

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,300 mi
Last recorded144,300 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 GZP
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 144,300 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 140,106 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Coolant leak major leak! ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 135,762 miles

corrosion on subframe

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2021 135,762 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on subframe

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,669 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle and sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 132,668 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture caliper to body (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture caliper to body (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle and sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 121,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 2 Nov 2018 121,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,451 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 117,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,808 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 113,808 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,654 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,654 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 67,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,219 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,343 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on outer edges.

N/s/r lamp has four led lights not working.

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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YL08 GZP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL08 GZP, 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 YL08 GZP registered?

YL08 GZP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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