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LR12 YCJ

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,893 mi
Last recorded129,893 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 YCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 129,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 129,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 128,770 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 128,750 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 121,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,104 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,945 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres just over 2mm

Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres just over 2mm

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,290 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S + O/S (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,035 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S + O/S (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 67,034 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both - metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S + O/S (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,635 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE DRIVEN ON FLAT

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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LR12 YCJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR12 YCJ, 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 LR12 YCJ registered?

LR12 YCJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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