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OV12 BEU

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,109 mi
Last recorded122,109 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 BEU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,109 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 117,762 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 109,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 97,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,972 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2019 74,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 74,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,721 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,796 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 60,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,171 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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OV12 BEU 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV12 BEU, 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 OV12 BEU registered?

OV12 BEU is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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