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V888 MDW

2012 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,873 mi
Last recorded65,873 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xk36,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 MDW
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 65,873 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rin (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 63,219 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 63,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 54,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,475 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,355 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))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 48,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 10 Mar 2020 46,427 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 46,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,186 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 31,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 23,814 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,572 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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V888 MDW is a 2012 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,988 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V888 MDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V888 MDW is a 2012 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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