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MK12 XGL

2012 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,686 mi
Last recorded102,686 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XGL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,686 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 97,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,269 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 90,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 84,116 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 84,116 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,082 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,595 miles

DSM not triggered

Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,595 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

DSM not triggered

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm - leaking fluid (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 41,253 miles

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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MK12 XGL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK12 XGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK12 XGL registered?

MK12 XGL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is MK12 XGL safe to buy?

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