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Jaguar E-Type

Red · Petrol · 1972 · 5,343 cc

45 BWMOT history

45 BW is a red petrol Jaguar E-Type first used on 12 May 1972. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 17,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
17,859 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45 BW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
E-Type
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
12 May 1972
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

45 BW was last recorded at 17,859 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,788 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 17,859 miles
  • 2024 – 17,788 miles
  • 2021 – 17,456 miles
  • 2018 – 17,249 miles
  • 2016 – 17,179 miles
  • 2014 – 15,898 miles
  • 2013 – 15,056 miles
  • 2012 – 15,004 miles
  • 2011 – 14,327 miles
  • 2010 – 13,962 miles
  • 2009 – 13,819 miles
  • 2007 – 12,530 miles
  • 2006 – 9,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,859 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,859 miles (+71)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    17,859 miles
    Test number
    269835482575
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass17,788 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    17,788 miles
    Test number
    771698610214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,456 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    17,456 miles
    Test number
    208786061842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,249 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    17,249 miles
    Test number
    316264886307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass17,179 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,179 miles
    Test number
    847489033536
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass15,898 miles (+842)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,898 miles
    Test number
    365700524192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass15,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,056 miles
    Test number
    196759723108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,056 miles (+52)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,056 miles
    Test number
    199243123189
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass15,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,004 miles
    Test number
    989498502103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail15,004 miles (+677)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,004 miles
    Test number
    926357202101
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass14,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,327 miles
    Test number
    648774401131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,327 miles (+365)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,327 miles
    Test number
    536833901167
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass13,962 miles (+143)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,962 miles
    Test number
    934048640013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass13,819 miles (+1,289)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,819 miles
    Test number
    402879529064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount perishing

  15. Pass12,530 miles (+2,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,530 miles
    Test number
    644600637338
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass9,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,888 miles
    Test number
    681312706260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Questions about 45 BW

What vehicle is registration 45 BW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45 BW on a red petrol Jaguar E-Type first used on 12 May 1972. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 45 BW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 BW is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 45 BW?
The MOT on 45 BW is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 45 BW done?
45 BW was recorded at 17,859 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 412 miles a year.
Has 45 BW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45 BW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2013.
Has the mileage on 45 BW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 45 BW find?
45 BW passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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