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P70 SMK

2012 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,752 mi
Last recorded123,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 SMK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 123,752 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Facing front on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 113,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,469 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 55,987 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 55,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 30,282 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 16,496 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,400 miles

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

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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P70 SMK is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P70 SMK, 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 P70 SMK registered?

P70 SMK is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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