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VN12 EMJ

2012 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 130,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 124,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,782 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 116,779 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 112,186 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,150 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,542 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,556 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))

both wipers smearing screen

Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 71,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,118 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 54,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,952 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 17,619 miles

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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VN12 EMJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Grey 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 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 VN12 EMJ, 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 VN12 EMJ registered?

VN12 EMJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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