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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,967 cc

53 JNMOT history

53 JN is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 20 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

53 JN blue Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,177 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 JN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 JN was last recorded at 111,177 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,168 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,177 miles
  • 2025 – 108,549 miles
  • 2023 – 106,101 miles
  • 2022 – 97,861 miles
  • 2020 – 97,390 miles
  • 2019 – 95,977 miles
  • 2018 – 95,175 miles
  • 2017 – 88,944 miles
  • 2016 – 87,009 miles
  • 2015 – 79,069 miles
  • 2014 – 70,263 miles
  • 2013 – 62,212 miles
  • 2012 – 55,097 miles
  • 2011 – 48,217 miles
  • 2010 – 42,334 miles
  • 2009 – 36,127 miles
  • 2008 – 30,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,177 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,177 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,177 miles
    Test number
    335053759482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,168 miles (+2,619)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    761015572532
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass108,549 miles (+2,448)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,549 miles
    Test number
    380662039795
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,101 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,101 miles
    Test number
    212197324885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    895392390961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,859 miles (+469)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,859 miles
    Test number
    680094845567
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,390 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,390 miles
    Test number
    889493118517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,977 miles (+802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,977 miles
    Test number
    393854590329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass95,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    969212816820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,175 miles (+6,231)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    251378094678
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  11. Pass88,944 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,944 miles
    Test number
    906927464313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    297181311410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail87,009 miles (+7,940)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    438415881174
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,069 miles
    Test number
    457364975154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,069 miles (+8,806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,069 miles
    Test number
    299983375463
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass70,263 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    208689064193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,212 miles (+7,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,212 miles
    Test number
    928583863174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,097 miles (+6,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    868787062138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,217 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,217 miles
    Test number
    488192051109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,334 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,334 miles
    Test number
    402574370141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,127 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    880228639150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,455 miles
    Test number
    762577238155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,455 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,455 miles
    Test number
    281707738409
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about 53 JN

What vehicle is registration 53 JN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 JN on a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 20 Jan 2005. 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 53 JN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 JN is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 JN?
The MOT on 53 JN is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 JN done?
53 JN was recorded at 111,177 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,399 miles a year.
Has 53 JN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 JN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 53 JN 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 53 JN find?
53 JN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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