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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

C5 GFMMOT history

C5 GFM is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,261 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GFM was last recorded at 108,261 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,260 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,001 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,261 miles
  • 2025 – 106,260 miles
  • 2024 – 105,038 miles
  • 2023 – 103,212 miles
  • 2022 – 101,515 miles
  • 2021 – 99,182 miles
  • 2020 – 97,306 miles
  • 2019 – 96,599 miles
  • 2018 – 96,013 miles
  • 2017 – 94,980 miles
  • 2016 – 93,656 miles
  • 2015 – 89,121 miles
  • 2014 – 85,374 miles
  • 2013 – 82,072 miles
  • 2012 – 80,384 miles
  • 2011 – 78,915 miles
  • 2010 – 73,430 miles
  • 2009 – 70,256 miles
  • 2008 – 64,833 miles
  • 2006 – 56,705 miles
  • 2005 – 50,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,261 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips. (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly misshaped.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly misshaped.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill slight corrosion.
  • AdvisoryOffside Washer jet poor.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,261 miles (+2,001)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,261 miles
    Test number
    845374857904
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly misshaped.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly misshaped.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Washer jet poor.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,260 miles (+1,222)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,260 miles
    Test number
    200244745525
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly misshaped inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly misshaped inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,038 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,038 miles
    Test number
    251404373166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S Headlight has condensation in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,027 miles (+1,815)8 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,027 miles
    Test number
    935654631428
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan and seat mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at rear sub-frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  5. Pass103,212 miles (+1,697)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,212 miles
    Test number
    297608366670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass101,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,515 miles
    Test number
    947632834105
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease / wax. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail101,513 miles (+2,331)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,513 miles
    Test number
    819983275617
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease / wax. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Water jet effort poor.
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass99,182 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    756589457785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,306 miles (+707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,306 miles
    Test number
    109466771029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REARS (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass96,599 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    96,599 miles
    Test number
    759899675502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,013 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,013 miles
    Test number
    669167784060
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside head light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills have light corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine covers

  12. Fail96,009 miles (+1,029)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,009 miles
    Test number
    101569656418
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills have light corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine covers

  13. Pass94,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    868590990943
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  14. Fail94,980 miles (+1,324)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    731687808628
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  15. Pass93,656 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,656 miles
    Test number
    665746429863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,121 miles (+3,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,121 miles
    Test number
    269213455407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,374 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    256393964409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,228 miles (+3,156)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    307203654158
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front floor pan corroded and holed

  19. Pass82,072 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,072 miles
    Test number
    265459143179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,384 miles (+1,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,384 miles
    Test number
    226564162123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass78,915 miles (+5,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    805031961126
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass73,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    880085560154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,430 miles (+3,174)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    591595660107
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass70,256 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    714666479181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,252 miles (+5,419)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,252 miles
    Test number
    713438569109
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass64,833 miles (+70)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,833 miles
    Test number
    292958968422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail64,763 miles (+8,058)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    223205168474
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass56,705 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,705 miles
    Test number
    402937916470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    50,410 miles
    Test number
    960718815335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 GFM

Does C5 GFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GFM is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 GFM?
The MOT on C5 GFM is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 GFM done?
C5 GFM was recorded at 108,261 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has C5 GFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GFM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 GFM 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 C5 GFM find?
C5 GFM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips.; nearside front road wheel slightly misshaped.; nearside rear road wheel slightly misshaped., and 3 more.

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