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GN03 MAR

2012 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,574 mi
Last recorded76,574 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 MAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,574 miles

REAR SUSPENSION UNDERSEALED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Oct 2025 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2025 73,218 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 1 Jul 2025 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SUBFRAME CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured CRACKED INNER LIP (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER FRONT ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front windscreen washer bottle leaking

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 57,754 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 57,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,832 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 47,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 36,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 35,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,514 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 28,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,468 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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GN03 MAR is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GN03 MAR, 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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GN03 MAR is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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