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SK12 YUJ

2012 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,301 mi
Last recorded133,301 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YUJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,301 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm - both inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm - both inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,354 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine compartment slight exhaust gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Low tyre pressure warning light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper wishbone inner bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,694 miles

Coolant leak signs of a ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 121,694 miles

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

Coolant leak signs of a ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,370 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 115,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,975 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, inner edge worn smooth and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 11 Oct 2021 106,974 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured wheel rim fractured through weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, inner edge worn smooth and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm inner rear joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 94,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush has slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources wire broken on lamp wiring and lens cracked (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 94,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush has slight play

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources wire broken on lamp wiring and lens cracked (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,659 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 88,655 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,009 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slight cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 37,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/zr20 (99y) (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,329 miles

OSF tyre sidewall damaged

OSR tyre sidewall damaged

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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SK12 YUJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK12 YUJ, 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 SK12 YUJ registered?

SK12 YUJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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