2012 Jaguar XJ 5.0L Petrol · MP03 TAC
2012 Jaguar XJ (5.0L, petrol). First registered 11/04/2012. Recorded mileage 80,764 miles. MOT valid until 18/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 5000cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
MP03 TAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 80,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MP03 TAC Mileage History
- 17/09/202160,737 mi
- 15/09/202268,765 mi+8,028 mi
- 15/12/202375,520 mi+6,755 mi
- 09/12/202478,977 mi+3,457 mi
- 19/01/202680,764 mi+1,787 mi
Average of roughly 4,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MP03 TAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Jaguar Xj (MP03 TAC) between September 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XJ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air Suspension Failure(Serious)
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Wear (5.0 V8)(Serious)
Early 5.0 V8 and 3.0 supercharged V6 engines have a design flaw where the timing chain tensioner piston wears through the aluminium-backed guide over time. This causes the chain to stretch and eventually jump, which can destroy the engine. The issue is most critical on pre-2013 cars.
- ZF Gearbox Surging & Lurch(Moderate)
The ZF six-speed automatic gearbox can develop surging on light throttle at 30-50mph and harsh lurching into gear when coming to a stop. This is typically caused by torque converter clutch issues or outdated TCM software and can often be resolved with a software reflash and fresh fluid.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator Failures(Moderate)
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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