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PJ53 XJL

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 145,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,247 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 132,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 126,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,272 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,044 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 36,687 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,687 miles

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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PJ53 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 PJ53 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.

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What year was PJ53 XJL registered?

PJ53 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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