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GAZ 3797

2012 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,174 mi
Last recorded171,174 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 3797
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 171,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 167,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 164,989 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 152,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 152,534 miles

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 142,199 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 142,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn OUTER TIE BAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PUNCTURED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TIE BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 131,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TIE BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 119,620 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 119,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,282 miles

Nearside Rear tie bar pin and bush cover is deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Oct 2018 103,282 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tie bar pin and bush cover is deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,419 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 81,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Slightly cracking on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Cracking on inside of tread

Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,554 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,551 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL SPLIT ON THE INSIDE. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,513 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 32,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GAZ 3797 is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GAZ 3797, 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

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What year was GAZ 3797 registered?

GAZ 3797 is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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