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J500 XJL

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,050 mi
Last recorded87,050 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 87,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 82,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 78,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 74,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 69,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,518 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 56,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 55,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,655 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 3 Jun 2017 48,653 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 39,260 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 39,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,141 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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J500 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J500 XJL, 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 J500 XJL registered?

J500 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for J500 XJL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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