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J8 YHJ

2012 Jaguar Xf

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,856 mi
Last recorded142,856 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 YHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 142,856 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 149,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 149,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 139,281 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rears 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 123,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 122,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 127,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

N/S TOP BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

SUB-FRAMES AND CHASSIS HAVE CORROSION

Pass 5 Apr 2023 107,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 107,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,465 miles

HEAT SHEILD WORN AT REAR PROP AREA

N/S DOOR CATCHES WORN

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,465 miles

HEAT SHEILD WORN AT REAR PROP AREA

Headlamp aim too low BOTH LAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

N/S DOOR CATCHES WORN

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 93,214 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 93,205 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,257 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,733 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,733 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear spacing wrong (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,339 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 67,339 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord Exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,069 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,312 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,872 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,238 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,481 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 19,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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J8 YHJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J8 YHJ, 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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J8 YHJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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