2010 Jaguar XF 3.0L Diesel · OV60 YTH

A clean DVSA record with no recorded advisories or defect notes gives this 2010 Jaguar XF a particularly straightforward roadworthiness story, which is unusual for a premium executive saloon now sixteen years old and into six-figure mileage territory. The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a pattern established at the November 2022 test. The only interruptions to that clean run are two failures dated 18 December 2023 and 25 November 2022, both of which appear against tests that also produced a pass on or near the same date, strongly suggesting retests after minor rectification rather than refusals on serious structural or safety grounds. No component has been flagged for repeat attention across the sequence, so there is no chronic advisories trend for suspension, braking, exhaust, or corrosion to inherit on purchase. With 134,256 miles recorded across approximately sixteen years, this XF has averaged around 8,400 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical band for a car of its age and class and rules out any concern about extended standing periods that can prematurely age rubber, brake hydraulics, and underseal. The mileage progression between tests also appears consistent and unbroken, with no sudden jumps that might indicate clock irregularity and no long multi-year gaps that would suggest the vehicle has been laid up. For a Jaguar of this generation and mileage, that level of use means wear is likely to be present on consumables and service items, but the underlying mechanicals have clearly been worked rather than left to deteriorate through inactivity. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the MOT history alone will not direct you to specific weak points, so attention must shift to the well-known ageing areas of the XF chassis that typically demand inspection once a car passes 100,000 miles. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which on these cars commonly traces back to worn upper and lower wishbone bushes and the front anti-roll bar drop links, and feel for vagueness or a slight delay in steering response that can indicate tired tie rod ends or a failing power steering pump. Pay particular attention to brake feel: a soft or spongy pedal points to aged hydraulic fluid or a binding caliper, while vibration through the pedal under gentle braking suggests front disc warping, a common finding on higher-mileage examples. Given that no corrosion or brake line advisories were recorded, but the car is now sixteen years old, a physical inspection of the underbody remains essential. Check the rear subframe mounting points, jacking points, and the brake and fuel pipe runs along the chassis for any surface rust or scaling, and inspect the exhaust system for blowing joints or a deteriorated rear silencer. With the diesel and petrol variants both known for minor oil seepage from the cam covers and sump at this age, look for fresh staining on the engine block and undertray on viewing. Provided a thorough pre-purchase inspection confirms none of these typical ageing issues have taken hold, this XF presents an unusually tidy MOT picture for its age and mileage.