2012 Jaguar XJ 5.0L Petrol · WR12 AYG
2012 Jaguar XJ (5.0L, petrol). First registered 20/07/2012. Recorded mileage 53,951 miles. MOT valid until 21/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 5000cc
WR12 AYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 53,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
WR12 AYG Mileage History
- 23/02/202341,233 mi
- 31/01/202441,324 mi+91 mi
- 12/03/202441,334 mi+10 mi
- 22/03/202544,281 mi+2,947 mi
- 21/03/202653,951 mi+9,670 mi
Average of roughly 4,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WR12 AYG 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 (WR12 AYG) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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 This is typically caused by torque converter clutch issues or outdated TCM software and can often be resolved with a software reflash and fresh fluid.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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