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V31 MRG

2012 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,909 mi
Last recorded158,909 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 MRG
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 158,909 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 158,773 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Rubber split and shaft not fully supported (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Top of engine has diesel residue on but is not leaking at time of test

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tail gate lamp not illuminating (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 153,273 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 142,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 131,259 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 118,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,728 miles

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

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

EGR Cooler leaking.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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V31 MRG is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V31 MRG, 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 V31 MRG registered?

V31 MRG is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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