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YS08 EFC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,265 mi
Last recorded149,265 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 EFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,265 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 149,237 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 149,124 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,344 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,851 miles

Offside Rear external door damage

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,773 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 121,724 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 121,724 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2018 107,849 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 107,849 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2017 101,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 May 2017 101,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 93,374 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 93,374 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 82,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 May 2014 69,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2013 58,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,894 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 43,894 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 32,418 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 32,418 miles

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?

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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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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