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XLJ 704X

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

270,168 mi
Last recorded270,168 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 704X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 270,168 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 270,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 417,760 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 242,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 242,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 228,379 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 228,227 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 209,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 208,345 miles

offside front door handle slightly insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2017 208,203 miles

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

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

offside front door handle slightly difficult to open

Pass 2 Mar 2016 188,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 172,496 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 172,496 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 172,162 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed near side front tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed off/side/front tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened odd side front seat (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 171,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 127,689 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 102,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 94,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,597 miles

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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XLJ 704X is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLJ 704X, 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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XLJ 704X is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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