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OY62 VUU

2012 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,954 mi
Last recorded129,954 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 VUU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 129,954 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 129,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 127,296 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,472 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at **1.6mm** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,030 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,149 miles

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,462 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,191 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,415 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside 4mm nearside 3mm 275/35/20 size (4.1.E.1)

engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to check all components

Fail 4 Sep 2015 43,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside 4mm nearside 3mm 275/35/20 size (4.1.E.1)

engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to check all components

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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OY62 VUU is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 OY62 VUU, 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 OY62 VUU registered?

OY62 VUU is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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