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BF12 XUS

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,584 mi
Last recorded112,584 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto50,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XUS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,584 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 112,430 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,485 miles

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Drive-shaft oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,394 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 96,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,997 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 86,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 76,937 miles

Front Slight play in both front ujs

Fail 25 Apr 2022 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play in both front ujs

Pass 29 Apr 2021 67,577 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 60,335 miles

Slight play in front swivel housing ball joints

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Fail 5 May 2020 60,333 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in front swivel housing ball joints

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,119 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake high

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,203 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,004 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,278 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,880 miles

Rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 45,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?

Based on 1,553 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
4,865
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 17
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BF12 XUS is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 50,094 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 Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 XUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF12 XUS is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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