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JAG 53E

2012 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,009 mi
Last recorded24,009 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar E-type39,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 53E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 24,009 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lagging in operation

Pass 22 Oct 2024 21,413 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 21,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 19,295 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 16,690 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 14,316 miles

Date of first registration January 1973

Pass 27 Oct 2020 12,521 miles

Chassis plate hard to read as 2 of the digits are slightly damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight movement in bearing or hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 11,718 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 10,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 9,093 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 7,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 5,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 3,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 2,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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JAG 53E is a 2012 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAG 53E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAG 53E registered?

JAG 53E is a 2012 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is JAG 53E safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 53E shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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