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5 GXL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,821 mi
Last recorded109,821 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 GXL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 109,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge/sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2025 105,813 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in rear most arm for shock absorber play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,454 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,288 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 72,885 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 72,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,441 miles

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,441 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,350 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,380 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,004 miles

Slight corrosion NSF brake disc inner face

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,496 miles

front wipers starting smear

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,831 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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5 GXL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 5 GXL, 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 5 GXL registered?

5 GXL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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