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S28 DFM

2012 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,969 mi
Last recorded157,969 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 DFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 157,969 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 151,172 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 145,705 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray and underbody tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 141,884 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 141,803 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 136,244 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 136,166 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,618 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,527 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 122,527 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,995 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 100,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,670 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,638 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,637 miles

covers on engine and on underside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

very slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Dec 2015 34,244 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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S28 DFM is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 69,095 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 S28 DFM, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar Xf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S28 DFM registered?

S28 DFM is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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