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Jaguar XF

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

J4 EBCMOT history

J4 EBC is a blue diesel Jaguar XF first used on 25 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

J4 EBC blue Jaguar Xf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2024
Mileage
128,905 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EBC was last recorded at 128,905 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,901 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,905 miles
  • 2022 – 120,646 miles
  • 2021 – 112,532 miles
  • 2020 – 105,756 miles
  • 2019 – 96,904 miles
  • 2018 – 87,268 miles
  • 2017 – 73,763 miles
  • 2016 – 58,263 miles
  • 2015 – 43,595 miles
  • 2014 – 40,724 miles
  • 2013 – 34,548 miles
  • 2012 – 28,349 miles
  • 2011 – 23,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,905 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryN/S/R exhaust clamp brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General corrosion to rear of underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Lower both suspension arms pin/bush dust cover worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,905 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,905 miles
    Test number
    465071551697
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/S/R exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  2. Fail128,901 miles (+8,255)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,901 miles
    Test number
    891791855894
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/S/R exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S washer not working but N/S providing enough fluid
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  3. Pass120,646 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    889523951721
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear of underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower both suspension arms pin/bush dust cover worn
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  4. Fail120,646 miles (+8,114)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    836927949403
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear of underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower both suspension arms pin/bush dust cover worn
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  5. Pass112,532 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,532 miles
    Test number
    981457578381
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear upper arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  6. Fail112,532 miles (+6,776)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,532 miles
    Test number
    745638206106
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear upper arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  7. Pass105,756 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,756 miles
    Test number
    369331282650
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub-frame
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  8. Fail105,756 miles (+8,852)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,756 miles
    Test number
    193332128101
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub-frame
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  9. Pass96,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,904 miles
    Test number
    274310534597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advanced movement in lower arm inner bush (requires attention) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail96,903 miles (+9,635)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,903 miles
    Test number
    923951351002
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advanced movement in lower arm inner bush (requires attention) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,268 miles (+13,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    965071693363
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorber bottom bushes have advanced movement (requires attention) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass73,763 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    720575236106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail73,758 miles (+15,495)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,758 miles
    Test number
    389692405662
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking feed pipe washer ?? (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear hubs

  14. Pass58,263 miles (+14,668)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,263 miles
    Test number
    820542844858
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nailed
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  15. Pass43,595 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,595 miles
    Test number
    275783755403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,724 miles (+6,176)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,724 miles
    Test number
    557273774232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass34,548 miles (+6,199)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,548 miles
    Test number
    858560383220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmoke test not detected

  18. Pass28,349 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,349 miles
    Test number
    858248072297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail28,349 miles (+4,551)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,349 miles
    Test number
    475638272220
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass23,798 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,798 miles
    Test number
    198901591232
    • NotePlastic under tray fitted to whole vehicle

Questions about J4 EBC

Does J4 EBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J4 EBC expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J4 EBC?
The MOT on J4 EBC expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J4 EBC done?
J4 EBC was recorded at 128,905 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 8,658 miles a year.
Has J4 EBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EBC has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on J4 EBC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J4 EBC find?
J4 EBC passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 7 advisories: engine cover fitted; general corrosion to rear of vehicle; n/s/r exhaust clamp broken, and 4 more.

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