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LFZ 4553

2012 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,591 mi
Last recorded130,591 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 4553
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 130,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 130,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 119,357 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also stiffener across mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 118,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also stiffener across mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 107,192 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 93,067 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 93,064 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,587 miles

all 4 brake ferrels slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 72,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,128 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 69,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LFZ 4553 is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LFZ 4553, 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 LFZ 4553 registered?

LFZ 4553 is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LFZ 4553 safe to buy?

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