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AE54 JDS

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,495 mi
Last recorded124,495 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 JDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 124,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 102,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,170 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,158 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 63,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,214 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,929 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/f and O/s/f tyres distorted on inner tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre heavy sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper smearing

Fail 27 Mar 2017 40,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/f and O/s/f tyres distorted on inner tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre heavy sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,910 miles

engine and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE54 JDS is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE54 JDS, 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

How do I check the history of AE54 JDS?

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What year was AE54 JDS registered?

AE54 JDS is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AE54 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 JDS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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