MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Suspension arm insecurely attached both side (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin Smoking under bonnet, strong diesel smell in cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush cracking. excessive play, marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust silencer insecure, Clamp loose/Defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R18 Inner edge heavily worn close to limit, cut showing cords around the whole inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush cracking. excessive play. marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R18 Inner edge heavily worn close to limit, cut showing cords, cracking around edges. marked with yellow chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers and Shields fitted
Nearside Rear 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 Lower Wishbone bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear external door damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under vehicle corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear external door damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under vehicle corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear diff leaking
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?
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YS08 EFC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red 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 YS08 EFC, 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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YS08 EFC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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