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S3 XJL

2012 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 126,057 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2026 117,416 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2025 122,671 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2025 112,306 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2024 120,009 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,947 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,893 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2023 101,923 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2022 97,440 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,000 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 90,000 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,501 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,269 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,305 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 85,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damaged to excess (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,317 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,899 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 275/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 245/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 245/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,498 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

emissions to low to detect

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,140 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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S3 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S3 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 S3 XJL registered?

S3 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is S3 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 XJL shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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