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SM12 LBN

2012 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,444 mi
Last recorded124,444 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 LBN
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 124,444 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not functioning. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame likely to fail suspension arm mounting point in subframe likely to fail. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 116,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

undertrays fitted

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 111,207 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Front Both shock absober casings showing signs of corrossion

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Product on light lens, however light light source not significantly reduced

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

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

Rear floor/chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2022 105,565 miles

Rear subframe covered in sealer

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 93,849 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 93,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension bushes prerished

Offside Front Front suspension bushes perished

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,257 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,891 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 79,891 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,842 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,842 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,733 miles

tread low n/s front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,544 miles

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

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 LBN is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

SM12 LBN is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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