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JBL 290

2012 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (27 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.4%

Mileage

164,852 mi
Last recorded164,852 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 290
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

27 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 164,852 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 95,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 159,956 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 152,236 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 143,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 142,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 141,254 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 139,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 90,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 137,853 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,590 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,396 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 121,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,166 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,732 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,655 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,620 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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JBL 290 is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBL 290, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBL 290 registered?

JBL 290 is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is JBL 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBL 290 shows 28 tests with a 96.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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