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S700 SPF

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,432 mi
Last recorded129,432 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 SPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 129,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 121,149 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 113,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface score lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of an oil leak on chassis leg (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface score lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Condition of brake discs and brake pads (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 104,895 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2022 104,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall has wire cords poking through the rubber, 245 40 20 99Y Dunlop Jag fitment (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2021 99,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & VERY BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & VERY BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,560 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,804 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 46,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 34,274 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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S700 SPF is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S700 SPF, 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 S700 SPF registered?

S700 SPF is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is S700 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 SPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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