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VK62 FWN

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,856 mi
Last recorded104,856 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 FWN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 104,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 104,855 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 79,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,447 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,298 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,956 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 64,956 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened On inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,417 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,127 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Undercovers blocking full inspection.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 40,464 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 40,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 31,730 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 20,725 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Dec 2015 20,725 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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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VK62 FWN is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK62 FWN, 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 VK62 FWN registered?

VK62 FWN is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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