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OV12 NYY

2012 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,986 mi
Last recorded89,986 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 NYY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 89,986 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,987 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,608 miles

All Underbody Exhaust Heat Shields Deteriorated However Present & Secure

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 77,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All Underbody Exhaust Heat Shields Deteriorated However Present & Secure

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,335 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front backplates corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flex pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backplate insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2019 62,379 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 62,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 59,053 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,666 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall and rim damage (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Fail 20 May 2015 40,135 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 40,135 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 NYY is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NYY, 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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OV12 NYY is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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