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OV12 VHW

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,725 mi
Last recorded174,725 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 174,725 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 174,725 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 174,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 173,315 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 166,396 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 153,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 153,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 134,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 125,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,282 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,545 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,063 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,663 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 52,319 miles

enigne cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,907 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 VHW is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

OV12 VHW is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is OV12 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 VHW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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