CarVerify

Free Car Check

C18 SMG

2012 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SMG
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 103,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 107,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 104,697 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 101,309 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,696 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,312 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 89,311 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 103,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 78,896 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 69,571 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,679 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 98,669 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,536 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 94,532 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 39,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 39,372 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed chunk in outer sidewall to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 29,145 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,574 miles

Unable to fully test both rear wheel bearings due to drag through transmission.

Unable to view brake fluid level.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 25,574 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Unable to fully test both rear wheel bearings due to drag through transmission.

Unable to view brake fluid level.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 73,854 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,501 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,398 miles

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,398 miles

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,719 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
Full Jaguar Xf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C18 SMG is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 C18 SMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C18 SMG?

You can check the full history of C18 SMG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C18 SMG registered?

C18 SMG is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is C18 SMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 SMG shows 35 tests with a 74.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C18 SMG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C18 SMG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.