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Jaguar XK

Green · Petrol · 1960 · 3,800 cc

740 BUSMOT history

740 BUS is a green petrol Jaguar XK first used on 30 Aug 2013. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 80,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
80,420 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
76 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
740 BUS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
30 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

740 BUS was last recorded at 80,420 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,287 miles · 5 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
76 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,420 miles
  • 2020 – 80,287 miles
  • 2018 – 80,238 miles
  • 2017 – 80,157 miles
  • 2016 – 80,075 miles
  • 2015 – 80,011 miles
  • 2014 – 79,850 miles
  • 2013 – 79,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,420 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.

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,420 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    367846668235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,287 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    503330117342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,285 miles (+47)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    141627193608
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
  4. Pass80,238 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,238 miles
    Test number
    827480045581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,157 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,157 miles
    Test number
    559327076981
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  6. Pass80,075 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,075 miles
    Test number
    265419335310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,011 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,011 miles
    Test number
    965176695172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,850 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,850 miles
    Test number
    948054774129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,531 miles
    Test number
    217593693412
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  10. Fail79,531 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,531 miles
    Test number
    289703893186
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  11. Fail79,531 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,531 miles
    Test number
    148677273186
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about 740 BUS

What vehicle is registration 740 BUS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 740 BUS on a green petrol Jaguar XK first used on 30 Aug 2013. 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 740 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 740 BUS expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 740 BUS?
The MOT on 740 BUS expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 740 BUS done?
740 BUS was recorded at 80,420 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 76 miles a year.
Has 740 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 740 BUS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on 740 BUS 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 740 BUS find?
740 BUS passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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