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2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,396 mi
Last recorded164,396 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 DM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 164,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective very slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s exhaust flexi section is deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2026 164,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and n/s inner surface scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin restricted view of inner pads but poss getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective very slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s exhaust flexi section is deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2025 158,564 miles

Front restricted view of the inner pads, unable to confirm the remaining thickness

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective very slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure but it appears to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/r exhaust flexi section is corroded and deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2024 150,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 141,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 129,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,819 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage between pipe and resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 103,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,988 miles

jaguar leaper on bonnet

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,079 miles

leaper on bonnet

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,600 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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222 DM is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 222 DM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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222 DM is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is 222 DM safe to buy?

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