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L1 SBS

2012 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,536 mi
Last recorded132,536 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 132,536 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded and holed through (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 126,358 miles

both rear tyres on extreme limit replace asap

rear suspension components corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 2 May 2024 119,350 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))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,498 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,083 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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,710 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,710 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,783 miles

front discs worn

n/s/f head light bracket snapped but not inscure

rear suspension components coroded

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arms

steering fliud on min

Fail 17 Feb 2020 81,783 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/f head light bracket snapped but not inscure

rear suspension components coroded

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arms

steering fliud on min

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,076 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 68,076 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached and damaged (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L1 SBS is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L1 SBS, 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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L1 SBS is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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