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BY04 ROB

2012 Jaguar Xf

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,410 mi
Last recorded89,410 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY04 ROB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 89,410 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 89,407 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 87,148 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,366 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,flexi pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,flexi pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 83,363 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides,lower arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,flexi pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,flexi pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,229 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 78,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,592 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 73,591 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,521 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2019 63,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,355 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 52,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 34,466 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2016 27,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,825 miles

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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BY04 ROB is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BY04 ROB, 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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BY04 ROB is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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