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AO12 LZF

2012 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,702 mi
Last recorded123,702 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LZF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 123,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 123,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,815 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 108,291 miles

corrosion to rear axle cradle

Pass 21 Mar 2022 106,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also stepped and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing the inner edge

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also stepped and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing the inner edge

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,254 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,027 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,813 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 36,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm

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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AO12 LZF is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO12 LZF, 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 AO12 LZF registered?

AO12 LZF is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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