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RF12 BYW

2012 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,779 mi
Last recorded120,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 BYW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 120,779 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 113,143 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 103,310 miles

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))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 103,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,112 miles

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

Nearside 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))

engine oil leak

Fail 22 May 2023 93,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

No acceleration detected

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

Pass 20 May 2022 88,581 miles

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Fail 25 Apr 2022 88,548 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,719 miles

Acceleration not detected on smoke test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front nearside and offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,680 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,680 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 78,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,922 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade spilt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight crack on screen out off driver view (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight crack on screen out off driver view (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,751 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 54,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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RF12 BYW is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF12 BYW, 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 RF12 BYW registered?

RF12 BYW is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RF12 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 BYW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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