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A4 MDR

2012 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

54,254 mi
Last recorded54,254 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MDR
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 54,254 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 93,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,091 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 91,658 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,400 miles

Undertrays fitted time of test.

Pass 10 May 2023 89,541 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 89,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,852 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2022 87,524 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 87,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 49,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn to 1.6mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

stone chip in the B zone

Pass 29 Apr 2021 85,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 85,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,913 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 44,913 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 84,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside & outside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 38,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside & outside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 81,709 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 81,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 79,125 miles

Both rear tyres perished and unevenly worn

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre 3.0mm

Under body trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 27,689 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 76,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 22,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 17,227 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 6,632 miles

Nearside Rear Slow puncture/nail in NSR tread area

Fail 5 Oct 2015 6,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Slow puncture/nail in NSR tread area

Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plates deteriorating.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,887 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 41,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,808 miles

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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A4 MDR is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 A4 MDR, 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.

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A4 MDR is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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