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L4 SYO

2012 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,225 mi
Last recorded117,225 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 SYO
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 117,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front subframe corroded heavily

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded heavily

Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,352 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,179 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion underside rear (Subframe/Suspension/etc)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 115,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DPF Service message on display

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion underside rear (Subframe/Suspension/etc)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,629 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement further investigation required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 112,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,947 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 90,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,334 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,409 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

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

N/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,725 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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L4 SYO is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L4 SYO, 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 L4 SYO registered?

L4 SYO is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is L4 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 SYO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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