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OY12 MFF

2012 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 MFF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,901 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,427 miles

Central Exhaust pipe leak next to transmission oil sump Marked in yellow

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 /- 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/20 /- 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,039 miles

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

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,301 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2020 76,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,367 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 67,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,385 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2018 55,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,077 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,950 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,175 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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OY12 MFF is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 OY12 MFF, 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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OY12 MFF is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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