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OV12 WZA

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,719 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 87,291 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,029 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 78,027 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,275 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 55,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,792 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2017 33,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres have light cuts to outer sidewall but none deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,509 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 28,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WZA 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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

OV12 WZA is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is OV12 WZA safe to buy?

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