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WL04 MER

2012 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 MER
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 103,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 103,849 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no flow (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 92,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 82,677 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,347 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,972 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 70,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,545 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 66,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant leak sign on ()

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror insecure .

Pass 28 May 2019 56,060 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 56,056 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 48,917 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 48,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 42,694 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 42,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre has multiple cuts on the outer wall

Fail 16 Apr 2016 37,020 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre has multiple cuts on the outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,712 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 29,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WL04 MER is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL04 MER, 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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WL04 MER is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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