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MA53 HLA

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,169 mi
Last recorded240,169 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 HLA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 240,169 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 240,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 238,615 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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 238,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 207,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 175,799 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 175,799 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 143,638 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 143,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,638 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,198 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 98,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

DPF full warning on

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,434 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,091 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine under-trays obstructing inspection of some suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,452 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 62,452 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 43,435 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,274 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 19,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MA53 HLA is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA53 HLA, 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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MA53 HLA is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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