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AN56 JEF

2012 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,019 mi
Last recorded125,019 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN56 JEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 125,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 105,145 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2024 105,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2023 100,177 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 100,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,177 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,927 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less Than 2mm Tread Depth And Balding On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 20 Aug 2019 71,927 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less Than 2mm Tread Depth And Balding On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,153 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,837 miles

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)

damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,784 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,639 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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AN56 JEF is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AN56 JEF, 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 AN56 JEF registered?

AN56 JEF is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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