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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,980 cc

ACO 168MOT history

ACO 168 is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 13 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
164,077 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ACO 168
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

ACO 168 was last recorded at 164,077 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,749 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
328 miles
Average per year
4,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,077 miles
  • 2021 – 163,749 miles
  • 2020 – 162,791 miles
  • 2019 – 161,398 miles
  • 2018 – 159,832 miles
  • 2017 – 156,603 miles
  • 2016 – 149,920 miles
  • 2015 – 143,488 miles
  • 2014 – 137,212 miles
  • 2012 – 137,181 miles
  • 2011 – 137,155 miles
  • 2010 – 137,127 miles
  • 2009 – 131,702 miles
  • 2008 – 122,472 miles
  • 2007 – 100,674 miles
  • 2006 – 82,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,077 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill & floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding At time of test (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes are corroded, not leaking

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,077 miles (+328)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,077 miles
    Test number
    269745969991
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill & floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding At time of test (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes are corroded, not leaking

  2. Pass163,749 miles (+958)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    163,749 miles
    Test number
    412565955422
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both fuel pipes corroded

  3. Pass162,791 miles (+1,393)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,791 miles
    Test number
    209233975879
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both

  4. Pass161,398 miles (+1,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,398 miles
    Test number
    100916611083
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both

  5. Pass159,832 miles (+3,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,832 miles
    Test number
    489761419391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFear fuel pipe starting to corrode

  6. Pass156,603 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    156,603 miles
    Test number
    426657315311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shelled is slightly loose

  7. Fail156,603 miles (+6,683)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,603 miles
    Test number
    585944879375
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shelled is slightly loose

  8. Pass149,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    149,920 miles
    Test number
    483942205681
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail149,920 miles (+6,432)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,920 miles
    Test number
    605125847033
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass143,488 miles (+6,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,488 miles
    Test number
    269793505165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass137,212 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,212 miles
    Test number
    885646104174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass137,181 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    137,181 miles
    Test number
    189226842365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,155 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    137,155 miles
    Test number
    497458201370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,127 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    137,127 miles
    Test number
    374682890463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,702 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    131,702 miles
    Test number
    211653799278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,472 miles (+21,798)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    122,472 miles
    Test number
    284018248298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,674 miles (+18,353)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    100,674 miles
    Test number
    353130057447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    82,321 miles
    Test number
    410521756210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ACO 168

What vehicle is registration ACO 168 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ACO 168 on a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 13 Sept 1996. 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 ACO 168 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ACO 168 expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ACO 168?
The MOT on ACO 168 expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ACO 168 done?
ACO 168 was recorded at 164,077 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 4,946 miles a year.
Has ACO 168 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ACO 168 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on ACO 168 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 ACO 168 find?
ACO 168 failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill & floorpan; nearside front outer vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; nearside front service brake excessively binding at time of test, and 2 more.

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