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J3 VOB

2012 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,268 mi
Last recorded148,268 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VOB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,268 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 148,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF slightly worn on outer face, corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower - front arm bush is splitting! NSF close to excessive movement! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR front subframe mounting bush leak(Oil filled bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 131,928 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF slightly worn on outer face, corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower - front arm bush is splitting! NSF close to excessive movement! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR front subframe mounting bush leak(Oil filled bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 115,068 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,043 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise to change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 109,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise to change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,794 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,119 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,152 miles

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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J3 VOB is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J3 VOB, 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 J3 VOB registered?

J3 VOB is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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