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OV12 XBY

2012 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,226 mi
Last recorded63,226 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,226 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 59,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,387 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged Offside front, nearside front and rear outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 50,806 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2022 44,408 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 44,395 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted limiting access to some testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres badly perished within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Fail 2 Mar 2021 40,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres badly perished within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 34,115 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,472 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Inner Disc face has slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake ferrule slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner Disc face has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2018 28,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,380 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 22,595 miles

Child seat installed to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of near side rear seatbelt.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn low on shoulders.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 18,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn low on shoulders.

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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OV12 XBY is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 69,095 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 Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV12 XBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV12 XBY registered?

OV12 XBY is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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