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ME53 DRS

2010 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,778 mi
Last recorded78,778 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Jaguar Xf72,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 DRS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,778 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 78,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,683 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 75,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 70,546 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 70,546 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,227 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 69,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,208 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,799 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight worn outer tread and worn inner

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 55,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall/tread edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has slight worn outer tread and worn inner

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,532 miles

Offside Front tyre has damaged sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2017 48,531 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has damaged sidewall

brake warning light ion

fuel cap damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,778 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,684 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 40,684 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 30,870 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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ME53 DRS is a 2010 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,798 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 ME53 DRS, 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 16 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ME53 DRS registered?

ME53 DRS is a 2010 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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