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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 3,590 cc

A12 JGCMOT history

A12 JGC is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 23 Mar 1989. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,640 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
55 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
23 Mar 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 JGC was last recorded at 57,640 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2013: 56,814 miles, lower than 59,768 miles on 11 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,397 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
243 miles
Average per year
55 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,640 miles
  • 2024 – 57,397 miles
  • 2023 – 57,384 miles
  • 2022 – 57,378 miles
  • 2021 – 57,319 miles
  • 2020 – 57,229 miles
  • 2019 – 57,133 miles
  • 2018 – 57,078 miles
  • 2017 – 56,957 miles
  • 2016 – 56,918 miles
  • 2015 – 56,884 miles
  • 2014 – 56,854 miles
  • 2013 – 56,814 miles
  • 2012 – 59,768 miles
  • 2011 – 56,708 miles
  • 2010 – 56,663 miles
  • 2009 – 56,639 miles
  • 2008 – 56,617 miles
  • 2007 – 56,593 miles
  • 2006 – 56,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,640 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Corrosion nearside rear wheel arch not effecting structural strength

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,640 miles (+243)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,640 miles
    Test number
    516969799919
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass57,397 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,397 miles
    Test number
    117181069686
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside rear wheel arch not effecting structural strength

  3. Fail57,394 miles (+10)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    390872288227
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside rear wheel arch not effecting structural strength
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  4. Fail57,384 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,384 miles
    Test number
    270300277921
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,378 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,378 miles
    Test number
    455608053932
    • AdvisoryPas steering fluid leak

  6. Pass57,319 miles (+90)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    714420845887
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,229 miles (+96)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,229 miles
    Test number
    534923293066
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,133 miles (+55)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    713604456813
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,078 miles (+121)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,078 miles
    Test number
    656052177656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis has been plated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass56,957 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,957 miles
    Test number
    641143637012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail56,953 miles (+35)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,953 miles
    Test number
    210808985476
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass56,918 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,918 miles
    Test number
    361426139724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass56,884 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    396245805268
    • NoteNearside dip beam aim on lower limit

  14. Fail56,878 miles (+24)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,878 miles
    Test number
    666925795108
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside dip beam aim on lower limit

  15. Pass56,854 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    219216294444
    • NoteNearside dip beam aim on lower limit

  16. Fail56,849 miles (+35)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,849 miles
    Test number
    356931294152
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside dip beam aim on lower limit

  17. Pass56,814 miles (-2,954)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    205630793135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNear side front inner wing corroded within 30 cm of jacking point

  18. Pass59,768 miles (+3,060)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,768 miles
    Test number
    697763492139
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Pass56,708 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    186523891157
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass56,663 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,663 miles
    Test number
    284516680138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,639 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,639 miles
    Test number
    184617789106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,617 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,617 miles
    Test number
    933511278133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass56,593 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,593 miles
    Test number
    754631277196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass56,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    793056066198
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about A12 JGC

Does A12 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 JGC is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 JGC?
The MOT on A12 JGC is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 JGC done?
A12 JGC was recorded at 57,640 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 55 miles a year.
Has A12 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 JGC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on A12 JGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 JGC find?
A12 JGC passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive power steering; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 3 more.

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