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XJ62 COL

2012 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ62 COL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 94,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 88,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 82,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 82,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,726 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,306 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 44,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,980 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,673 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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XJ62 COL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJ62 COL, 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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XJ62 COL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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