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EY61 VUK

2012 Jaguar Xj

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,211 mi
Last recorded163,211 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 VUK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 163,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 152,811 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 139,374 miles

no smoke detected on emissions test

Fail 29 Jan 2024 139,374 miles

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

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

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,849 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,422 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 102,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 pzero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,666 miles

no emissions plate value. (reading 0.55)

Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,657 miles

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

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

no emissions plate value. (reading 0.55)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,697 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 43,691 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)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,752 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 33,124 miles

Emissions tester unable to detect flow

Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,262 miles

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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EY61 VUK is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY61 VUK, 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.

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EY61 VUK is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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