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RL07 YAL

2012 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,352 mi
Last recorded72,352 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL07 YAL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,352 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 65,993 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 65,556 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 65,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 61,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 61,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 57,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,697 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity slightly low but not severely effected.

Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 57,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 57,566 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,303 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,016 miles

Nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Fail 21 Feb 2018 49,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,237 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 58,237 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,334 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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RL07 YAL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RL07 YAL, 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 RL07 YAL registered?

RL07 YAL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is RL07 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL07 YAL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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