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YS08 XWU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,090 mi
Last recorded115,090 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 XWU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 115,090 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,305 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 107,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Suspect injector seal leaking gases. (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread and sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension very corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 106,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear worn on edge and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension corroded/deteriorated

noise from engine advise further inspection

Fail 4 Aug 2023 106,124 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear worn on edge and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension corroded/deteriorated

noise from engine advise further inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,027 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 flexi brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Inc wire sensor. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Poss fuel injector - bass leaking combustion gases.

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

corrosion to various front and rear steering and suspension components.

Fail 4 Aug 2022 103,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 flexi brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Inc wire sensor. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Poss fuel injector - bass leaking combustion gases.

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

corrosion to various front and rear steering and suspension components.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 88,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emissions to clean to read

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,696 miles

front tyres wearing slightly edges of tread

Fail 7 Aug 2017 79,696 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly edges of tread

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,258 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,116 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 32,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,836 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside front brake hose close to shocker

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 XWU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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