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YS08 EFP

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,410 mi
Last recorded121,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 EFP
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 121,410 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 103,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,247 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 92,799 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,951 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 88,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 86,280 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2020 86,263 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,137 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm, 245/40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

cracks in both front tyres (where sidewall meets tread)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,638 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,913 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 40,672 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 32,600 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 32,597 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,141 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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YS08 EFP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFP, 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 YS08 EFP registered?

YS08 EFP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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