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S3 ERS

2012 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,508 mi
Last recorded83,508 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 ERS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 83,508 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 78,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 73,349 miles

Emissions to clean to get reading on smoke meter

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 21 Dec 2022 68,146 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 64,234 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,671 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))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,898 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 44,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear door and wing has paint scuff

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,884 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 29,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,697 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 22,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S3 ERS is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S3 ERS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 ERS registered?

S3 ERS is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is S3 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 ERS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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