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YG12 BNV

2012 Jaguar Xf

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,396 mi
Last recorded206,396 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 BNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 206,396 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 196,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 185,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 175,083 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 174,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 165,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM ---235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 165,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Retaining spring not fitted correctly Caliper fouling on wheel (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Retaining spring not fitted correctly (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM ---235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 151,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 146,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm tread devoid inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm tread devoid inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,983 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 124,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,453 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,917 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight damage to windscreen offside outside zone A

under floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 15,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,550 miles

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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YG12 BNV is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG12 BNV, 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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YG12 BNV is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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