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TRZ 5261

2012 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,736 mi
Last recorded127,736 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRZ 5261
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 127,736 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 127,733 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Considered borderline at time of inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,270 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various leaks from engine area

Fail 1 Oct 2022 73,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear arm bent causing bolts to foul on front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms front bushes both sides split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various leaks from engine area

Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,458 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,146 miles

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 29 Oct 2018 59,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,129 miles

slight play in nearside rear upper rose bush

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,707 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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TRZ 5261 is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TRZ 5261, 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 TRZ 5261 registered?

TRZ 5261 is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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