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WL12 BGU

2012 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,524 mi
Last recorded134,524 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 BGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 134,524 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 129,132 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 129,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 126,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 123,990 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,242 miles

o/s door mirror broken and repaired with tape

Fail 6 Sep 2021 117,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

o/s door mirror broken and repaired with tape

o/s front track rod end cover rubbing brake disc

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 106,045 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 106,045 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,544 miles

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,553 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,516 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL12 BGU is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Silver 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 WL12 BGU, 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 WL12 BGU registered?

WL12 BGU is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for WL12 BGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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