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YY08 EKU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,113 mi
Last recorded61,113 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 EKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 61,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has under seal limited veiw of suspension conpoments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted limited inspection

sill coverd x2

Pass 25 Jun 2024 58,971 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underneath/suspension components have age related corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2024 58,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underneath/suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 55,410 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 55,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 51,576 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 51,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 43,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,449 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 42,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (245/45/18 100Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 41,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,712 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,722 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to calliper. (3.6.B.2c)

under-tray's fitted obscuring some component's.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,797 miles

rear brake discs rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres starting to crack 245/45/18

both front tyres at 2mm on inner edges

front inner brake pads look low

thorn in nearside rear tyre side wall will not repair if punctured

Fail 24 Jun 2015 30,632 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres starting to crack 245/45/18

both front tyres at 2mm on inner edges

front inner brake pads look low

thorn in nearside rear tyre side wall will not repair if punctured

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,586 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 23,534 miles

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

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

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

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

slight binding in rear brakes

Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,616 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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YY08 EKU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY08 EKU, 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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YY08 EKU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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