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DW56 MUS

2012 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW56 MUS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 53,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 51,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 49,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward control bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 47,407 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward control bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,851 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2015 32,663 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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DW56 MUS is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DW56 MUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DW56 MUS registered?

DW56 MUS is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is DW56 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW56 MUS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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