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AU12 UVB

2012 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,156 mi
Last recorded106,156 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,156 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,439 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,511 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 100,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted limiting access to some testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Fail 15 Feb 2021 97,028 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 93,736 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,776 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection .

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,194 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,702 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components at time of the test

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AU12 UVB is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU12 UVB, 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 AU12 UVB registered?

AU12 UVB is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AU12 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 UVB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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