2012 Jaguar XF · 35,412 MOT tests
2012 Jaguar XF reliability
2012 Jaguar XFs fail 24.8% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 XF years (35,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XFs: 23.1%)
- 24.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XFs: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 90,974
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,412
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Jaguar XF
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.6%
- Tyres7.5%
- Lights and electrics6.7%
- Brakes5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.04%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.88%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.73%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.56%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.83%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.61%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.39%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XF year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Jaguar XF reliable?
2012 Jaguar XFs fail 24.8% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 XF years (35,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Jaguar XF MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.67% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.04% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Jaguar XF have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Jaguar XF shows 90,974 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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