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AF12 VYT

2012 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,706 mi
Last recorded216,706 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 216,706 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 207,239 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 199,541 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 195,249 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 189,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 163,793 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 163,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 163,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on but all brake pads seem ok

Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,366 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 135,366 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 118,639 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 118,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,278 miles

Front brake discs wearing low.

Rear brake discs wearing low.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,278 miles

Front brake discs wearing low.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake discs wearing low.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,371 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low of tread on the inner and outer edges.

Both rear tyres have only 3-4mm of tread remaining .

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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AF12 VYT is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF12 VYT, 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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What year was AF12 VYT registered?

AF12 VYT is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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