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YY08 EKV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,950 mi
Last recorded100,950 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 EKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,503 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 96,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 93,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 92,460 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2020 92,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 90,595 miles

DSM not register smoke test

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle underbody and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 90,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure various deformed tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DSM not register smoke test

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle underbody and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 83,711 miles

Both front tyre treads are worn low and tread area is lumpy/going out of round.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 83,376 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyre treads are worn low and tread area is lumpy/going out of round.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 79,256 miles

Heavy underside corrosion to rear subframe, suspension and shock absorbers.

Fail 4 May 2017 79,254 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake hoses in poor condition with corrosion.

Front brake pads are worn low.

Heavy underside corrosion to rear subframe, suspension and shock absorbers.

Parking brake performance close to minimum.

Rear brake calipers and hoses in poor condition with corrosion.

STRONG ADVISE; Rear brake pads and discs are in poor condition with corrosion.

Serious oil leak from nearside drive shaft oil seal.

Pass 9 May 2016 74,806 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 67,235 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 62,066 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Ofside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 11 May 2012 57,025 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 44,862 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 EKV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EKV, 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 EKV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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