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MC02 HEN

2012 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,576 mi
Last recorded153,576 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 HEN
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 153,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 152,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,119 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 142,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 131,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cut but no cords 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cut but no cords 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 115,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,818 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,688 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,917 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 57,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 35,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,434 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,444 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 28,444 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MC02 HEN is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC02 HEN, 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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MC02 HEN is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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