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SM12 LBG

2012 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,086 mi
Last recorded87,086 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 LBG
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 87,086 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Fault with central locking motor (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded at rear axle mounting point areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 86,965 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no parking brake and red warning on dash (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Fault with central locking motor (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded at rear axle mounting point areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 77,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure groove on inside of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,169 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 61,169 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,185 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 53,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 46,121 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 39,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2016 31,296 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 31,296 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 23,509 miles

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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SM12 LBG is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM12 LBG, 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 SM12 LBG registered?

SM12 LBG is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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