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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

FTS 2MOT history

FTS 2 is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 28 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 32,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
32,996 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FTS 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FTS 2 was last recorded at 32,996 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2017: 22,181 miles, lower than 22,662 miles on 28 May 2016.

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
32,759 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
1,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,996 miles
  • 2024 – 32,759 miles
  • 2023 – 32,491 miles
  • 2022 – 31,005 miles
  • 2021 – 29,364 miles
  • 2020 – 28,693 miles
  • 2019 – 24,656 miles
  • 2018 – 23,824 miles
  • 2017 – 22,181 miles
  • 2016 – 22,662 miles
  • 2015 – 22,055 miles
  • 2014 – 20,730 miles
  • 2013 – 19,941 miles
  • 2012 – 18,706 miles
  • 2011 – 16,909 miles
  • 2010 – 16,108 miles
  • 2009 – 13,789 miles
  • 2008 – 11,590 miles
  • 2007 – 10,578 miles
  • 2006 – 9,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,996 miles (+237)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    32,996 miles
    Test number
    674302842651
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass32,759 miles (+268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,759 miles
    Test number
    257453235004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,491 miles (+1,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    32,491 miles
    Test number
    289686485822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass31,005 miles (+1,641)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,005 miles
    Test number
    509507538442
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass29,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    395350667589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,364 miles (+671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    757848771691
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass28,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,693 miles
    Test number
    980946683328
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail28,693 miles (+4,037)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,693 miles
    Test number
    458577827861
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass24,656 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,656 miles
    Test number
    372817084329
    • AdvisoryFront number plate has a small part broken off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers

  10. Fail24,656 miles (+832)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,656 miles
    Test number
    645312438897
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate has a small part broken off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers

  11. Pass23,824 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,824 miles
    Test number
    634538163711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,181 miles (-481)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,181 miles
    Test number
    648065999778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,662 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,662 miles
    Test number
    693664971348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,055 miles
    Test number
    246781625180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,055 miles (+1,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,055 miles
    Test number
    277300325102
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

  16. Pass20,730 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,730 miles
    Test number
    217020424192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,941 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,941 miles
    Test number
    527276533129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,706 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,706 miles
    Test number
    717380452148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,909 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,909 miles
    Test number
    538089131167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,108 miles (+2,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,108 miles
    Test number
    563819230188
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass13,789 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,789 miles
    Test number
    291758629483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,590 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,590 miles
    Test number
    554533238141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,578 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,578 miles
    Test number
    464046637187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,934 miles
    Test number
    573811336173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FTS 2

What vehicle is registration FTS 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FTS 2 on a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 28 May 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 FTS 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FTS 2 is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on FTS 2?
The MOT on FTS 2 is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FTS 2 done?
FTS 2 was recorded at 32,996 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,156 miles a year.
Has FTS 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FTS 2 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on FTS 2 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FTS 2 find?
FTS 2 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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