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J26 LST

2012 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,707 mi
Last recorded213,707 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 LST
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 213,707 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres are worn on the outer edge

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2026 213,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres are worn on the outer edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 188,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 168,458 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 168,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 149,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 136,088 miles

"Check Pedestrian System" warning lamp displayed on dash

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 134,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 134,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2019 117,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 104,354 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 167,912 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2017 98,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2016 89,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,873 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low.

Nearside front seat belt does not retract quickly.

Offside front shock absorber weeping.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J26 LST is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J26 LST, 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.

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What year was J26 LST registered?

J26 LST is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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