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LD61 BYA

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,863 mi
Last recorded126,863 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 BYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 126,863 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in rear window (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,459 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower, inner fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 117,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower, inner fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,780 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 ZR19 105Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 ZR19 102Y Pirelli (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,623 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 85,233 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 79,840 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,732 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,048 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 70,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,962 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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LD61 BYA is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black 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 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 LD61 BYA, 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 LD61 BYA registered?

LD61 BYA is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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