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BF12 XTS

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,942 mi
Last recorded158,942 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A74,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XTS
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited Crd A
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 158,942 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 158,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog harness stuck in it (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside is space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 150,340 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 150,340 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 145,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 140,051 miles

battery light on

Fail 20 Jun 2022 140,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect flickering (4.1.2 (c))

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

battery light on

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,309 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 108,742 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,889 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 94,541 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 76,152 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,786 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,577 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,789 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A?

Based on 4,292 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
7,219
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Stop lamp not working 25
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BF12 XTS is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 74,585 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 XTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF12 XTS is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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