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YY12 RFJ

2012 Jaguar Xf

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,218 mi
Last recorded133,218 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 RFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 133,218 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bearing carrier/bush deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 133,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bearing carrier/bush deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 129,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 125,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 125,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,078 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 121,075 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,278 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 102,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 78,848 miles

front brake discs corroded and scored

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,907 miles

slight movement in both lower front suspension arms

Fail 2 Aug 2016 34,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight movement in both lower front suspension arms

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,776 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 25,776 miles

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

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

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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YY12 RFJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY12 RFJ, 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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What year was YY12 RFJ registered?

YY12 RFJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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