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MDZ 787

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,974 mi
Last recorded60,974 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDZ 787
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 60,974 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/R & O/S/R (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 60,974 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/R & O/S/R (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,775 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/R & N/S/R (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & N/S/F Inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 50,275 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R,N/S/R,O/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under neat the vehicle

Offside Front Head lamp fixer is broken

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/R & N/S/R (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,990 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc is warped (1.2.1 (e))

Screen is chipped

Fail 19 Jan 2022 44,990 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc is warped (1.2.1 (e))

Screen is chipped

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,916 miles

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

rear number plate is faded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 43,916 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

rear number plate is faded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,162 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,982 miles

nearside rear inner brake pad is low

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,336 miles

both rear anti-roll bar link lower ball joint gaiter is split

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are low

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates an under inflated tyre (offside rear)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,117 miles

front number plate is damaged and poorly repaired

front tyres, tread depths are low

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

offside wiper blade is split and close to a failure

Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2015 21,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MDZ 787 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 71.4%.

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 MDZ 787, 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 MDZ 787 registered?

MDZ 787 is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is MDZ 787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDZ 787 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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