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N29 BUT

2012 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,843 mi
Last recorded129,843 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 BUT
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 129,843 miles

Rear cross member strut corroded, not structural

Fail 26 Jan 2026 129,781 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 125,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2025 125,915 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Washers (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Middle & Rear Exhaust Heat Shields Not Secure At All Fixings

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly Damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,033 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,161 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 98,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2018 64,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,983 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N29 BUT is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N29 BUT, 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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What year was N29 BUT registered?

N29 BUT is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is N29 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 BUT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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