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OB08 RDB

2012 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,477 mi
Last recorded115,477 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB08 RDB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,477 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 115,476 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,000 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 36,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 31,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall to shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall to shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 108,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall to shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall to shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 29,401 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 29,399 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 102,712 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,038 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 21,875 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,538 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 89,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 18,618 miles

both front tyres uneven wear, cracks in tread

both rear tyres cracks in tread

rear brake discs very poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2021 18,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres uneven wear, cracks in tread

both rear tyres cracks in tread

rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,085 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 16,188 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,669 miles

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

No emissions detected

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,509 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,991 miles

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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OB08 RDB is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OB08 RDB, 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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OB08 RDB is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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