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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

FBU 588MOT history

FBU 588 is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 19 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
160,621 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FBU 588
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

FBU 588 was last recorded at 160,621 miles on 24 May 2024, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2010: 134,525 miles, lower than 135,746 miles on 5 Nov 2009.

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
160,589 miles · 23 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
1,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,621 miles
  • 2022 – 160,589 miles
  • 2021 – 159,508 miles
  • 2020 – 158,290 miles
  • 2019 – 156,655 miles
  • 2018 – 154,778 miles
  • 2017 – 153,319 miles
  • 2016 – 151,811 miles
  • 2015 – 149,632 miles
  • 2014 – 146,534 miles
  • 2013 – 145,260 miles
  • 2012 – 141,961 miles
  • 2011 – 139,652 miles
  • 2010 – 134,525 miles
  • 2009 – 135,746 miles
  • 2008 – 134,329 miles
  • 2007 – 131,468 miles
  • 2006 – 126,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,621 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,621 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,621 miles
    Test number
    919229109321
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail160,621 miles (+32)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,621 miles
    Test number
    660023165032
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass160,589 miles (+1,081)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,589 miles
    Test number
    223831149506
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass159,508 miles (+1,218)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,508 miles
    Test number
    766006041446
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass158,290 miles (+1,635)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,290 miles
    Test number
    478439821686
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass156,655 miles (+1,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,655 miles
    Test number
    514027690833
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass154,778 miles (+1,459)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    154,778 miles
    Test number
    967525164010
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,319 miles (+1,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,319 miles
    Test number
    868158337977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass151,811 miles (+2,179)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    151,811 miles
    Test number
    318399146163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass149,632 miles (+3,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,632 miles
    Test number
    954726722758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

  11. Pass146,534 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,534 miles
    Test number
    117578414378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,260 miles (+3,299)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    145,260 miles
    Test number
    176069913314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion some parts and components

  13. Pass141,961 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    141,961 miles
    Test number
    459181122436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail141,733 miles (+2,081)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,733 miles
    Test number
    336387712329
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass139,652 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    139,652 miles
    Test number
    416260321366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail139,651 miles (+5,126)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,651 miles
    Test number
    439675611343
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass134,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    134,525 miles
    Test number
    513148500391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,525 miles (-1,221)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,525 miles
    Test number
    782118300321
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass135,746 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    135,746 miles
    Test number
    953259809334
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail135,745 miles (+1,416)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,745 miles
    Test number
    602927909345
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass134,329 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    134,329 miles
    Test number
    493627648225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass131,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    131,468 miles
    Test number
    354932737290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,468 miles (+5,110)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,468 miles
    Test number
    190342937260
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass126,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    126,358 miles
    Test number
    230228526228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FBU 588

What vehicle is registration FBU 588 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FBU 588 on a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 19 Mar 1997. 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 FBU 588 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FBU 588 expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FBU 588?
The MOT on FBU 588 expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FBU 588 done?
FBU 588 was recorded at 160,621 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 1,928 miles a year.
Has FBU 588 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FBU 588 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on FBU 588 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FBU 588 find?
FBU 588 passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ferrule, and 2 more.

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