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XK 1501

2012 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,245 mi
Last recorded13,245 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xk36,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK 1501
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 13,245 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 12,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 11,313 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 10,202 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 8,701 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 8,690 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 8,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 3,191 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 1,954 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 1,954 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 558 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 558 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 94 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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XK 1501 is a 2012 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,988 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XK 1501, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XK 1501 registered?

XK 1501 is a 2012 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is XK 1501 safe to buy?

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