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Jaguar XJ

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc

53 RAYMOT history

53 RAY is a black diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 8 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 74,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,056 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 RAY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
8 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 RAY was last recorded at 74,056 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 8,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,775 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,281 miles
Average per year
9,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,056 miles
  • 2025 – 65,775 miles
  • 2024 – 57,489 miles
  • 2023 – 45,820 miles
  • 2022 – 35,356 miles
  • 2021 – 25,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

7 tests since 9 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,056 miles (+8,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,056 miles
    Test number
    155898003623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,775 miles (+8,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,775 miles
    Test number
    272189102518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    277077277695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail57,489 miles (+11,669)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    885578727322
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass45,820 miles (+10,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,820 miles
    Test number
    469787948785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass35,356 miles (+9,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,356 miles
    Test number
    541842673668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  7. Pass25,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,566 miles
    Test number
    506961936908
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

Questions about 53 RAY

What vehicle is registration 53 RAY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 RAY on a black diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 8 Dec 2017. 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 RAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 RAY is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 RAY?
The MOT on 53 RAY is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 RAY done?
53 RAY was recorded at 74,056 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 9,446 miles a year.
Has 53 RAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 RAY has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on 53 RAY 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 RAY find?
53 RAY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 1 more.

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