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PC53 XJL

2012 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC53 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 103,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front seat belts slow too retract

Pass 28 Jan 2025 96,934 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 96,921 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Large coolant leak from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge 2 splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,625 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,258 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,800 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,023 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Jun 2021 81,023 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,118 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 77,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,367 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 63,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,173 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,813 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 37,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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PC53 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PC53 XJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PC53 XJL registered?

PC53 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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