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MK12 THV

2012 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

262,325 mi
Last recorded262,325 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 THV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 262,325 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output shows slight variation in white colour (blue-ish tint) (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases secondary skin on exhaust badly corroded – falling apart (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 249,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread start delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavy corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 249,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread start delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavy corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 235,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 231,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt very most rear arm, inner ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower, rear arm, central ball joint, shock absorber lower mounting point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower, front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to the sill areas, not excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2023 219,311 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on bottom to the passengers side and stone chip on offside corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 219,311 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage on O/S/F Lower Suspension Arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine undertray (plastic) loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel brake backplate loose

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on bottom and stone chip on offside corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 205,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 192,045 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 178,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 166,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 138,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x areas of damage (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have damage to side walls, becoming misshapen and wearing faster on inner shoulders

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre outer side wall is damaged

unable to measure oil temperature for emissions test due too no dip stick fitment

engine under tray is insecure

Fail 17 May 2017 138,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x areas of damage (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have damage to side walls, becoming misshapen and wearing faster on inner shoulders

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre outer side wall is damaged

unable to measure oil temperature for emissions test due too no dip stick fitment

engine under tray is insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2016 102,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,367 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 87,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge.

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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MK12 THV is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK12 THV, 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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MK12 THV is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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