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R4 DXF

2012 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,714 mi
Last recorded85,714 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 DXF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,714 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 85,694 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2023 73,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,537 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2019 64,524 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,154 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 61,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracking in thread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,053 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 44,053 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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R4 DXF is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 69,095 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 Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 DXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R4 DXF registered?

R4 DXF is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is R4 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 DXF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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