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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,196 cc

A12 JLFMOT history

A12 JLF is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

A12 JLF black Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
45,577 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 JLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

A12 JLF was last recorded at 45,577 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,971 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
1,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,577 miles
  • 2025 – 44,971 miles
  • 2024 – 44,515 miles
  • 2023 – 42,825 miles
  • 2022 – 42,332 miles
  • 2021 – 41,033 miles
  • 2019 – 38,666 miles
  • 2018 – 36,813 miles
  • 2016 – 35,859 miles
  • 2015 – 33,204 miles
  • 2014 – 31,985 miles
  • 2013 – 30,514 miles
  • 2012 – 28,874 miles
  • 2011 – 28,062 miles
  • 2010 – 26,195 miles
  • 2009 – 23,947 miles
  • 2008 – 19,437 miles
  • 2007 – 15,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail45,577 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail45,577 miles (+606)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,577 miles
    Test number
    449663493473
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass44,971 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    312598983725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,515 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    288087930197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,506 miles (+1,681)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,506 miles
    Test number
    754132023054
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass42,825 miles (+493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,825 miles
    Test number
    750813131719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass42,332 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    781237508072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,328 miles (+1,295)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,328 miles
    Test number
    150405651845
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass41,033 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    154088839734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,666 miles (+1,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    503954781464
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass36,813 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,813 miles
    Test number
    181834389410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail36,806 miles (+947)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,806 miles
    Test number
    849003666356
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass35,859 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,859 miles
    Test number
    828574114192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,846 miles (+2,642)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,846 miles
    Test number
    411913585915
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass33,204 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    226382995040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,985 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,985 miles
    Test number
    857651094010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,514 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,514 miles
    Test number
    645356663091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,511 miles (+1,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    916553063077
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass28,874 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    175472052470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,062 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,062 miles
    Test number
    399162551092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,195 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,195 miles
    Test number
    113762340445
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass23,947 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,947 miles
    Test number
    981368259090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,437 miles (+4,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,437 miles
    Test number
    491136858052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass15,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,185 miles
    Test number
    194208457013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 JLF

Does A12 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 JLF is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 JLF?
The MOT on A12 JLF is valid until 9 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 JLF done?
A12 JLF was recorded at 45,577 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,551 miles a year.
Has A12 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 JLF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 JLF 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 A12 JLF find?
A12 JLF failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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