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A1 MSG

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,459 mi
Last recorded47,459 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MSG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 47,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 47,454 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. All rear. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 37,962 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 37,207 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 37,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2022 35,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 34,446 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all componets

Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 27,028 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,362 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 17,716 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 9,814 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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A1 MSG 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 84.6%.

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 A1 MSG, 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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What year was A1 MSG registered?

A1 MSG is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is A1 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 MSG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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