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YJ62 VSY

2012 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,969 mi
Last recorded38,969 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 VSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 38,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 38,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 36,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 34,789 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2023 32,190 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2022 30,723 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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YJ62 VSY is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ62 VSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ62 VSY?

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What year was YJ62 VSY registered?

YJ62 VSY is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YJ62 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ62 VSY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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