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GS05 POP

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,086 mi
Last recorded95,086 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 POP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,718 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose metal section corroded

Offside Rear brake hose metal section corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 89,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,696 miles

Front Offside & nearside tyres inner edges devoid of tread.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Cross member corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 82,687 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Offside & nearside tyres inner edges devoid of tread.

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Cross member corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 82,651 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 73,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 70,066 miles

rear subframe surface corrosion and crossmember

Pass 31 Aug 2020 70,066 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame cross member corroded .

Fail 28 Aug 2020 70,059 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame cross member corroded .

Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,601 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,373 miles

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

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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GS05 POP is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black 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 GS05 POP, 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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What year was GS05 POP registered?

GS05 POP is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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