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OV12 KXS

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,926 mi
Last recorded60,926 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 KXS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 60,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 60,632 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 60,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has some damage, no inner construction found at time of test and tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,466 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 51,423 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2020 50,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,783 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,486 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 28,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KXS is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV12 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

OV12 KXS is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is OV12 KXS safe to buy?

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