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OV12 GRZ

2012 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 GRZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 94,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,545 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,816 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 43,084 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs wearing and pads tracking narrow especially inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

small cuts to front tyres outer sidewalls

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,094 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 24,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 16,029 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,018 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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OV12 GRZ is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol 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 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

OV12 GRZ is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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