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2281 SM

2012 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,550 mi
Last recorded65,550 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2281 SM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 65,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 62,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 60,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,787 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,916 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,733 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,475 miles

cover covering mot parts

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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2281 SM is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 2281 SM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2281 SM registered?

2281 SM is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is 2281 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2281 SM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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