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Jaguar XK

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 4,196 cc

J8 AYSMOT history

J8 AYS is a grey petrol Jaguar XK first used on 15 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 27,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
27,715 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AYS was last recorded at 27,715 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,146 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
569 miles
Average per year
1,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,715 miles
  • 2024 – 27,146 miles
  • 2023 – 26,326 miles
  • 2022 – 25,290 miles
  • 2021 – 24,596 miles
  • 2020 – 23,759 miles
  • 2019 – 22,490 miles
  • 2018 – 20,868 miles
  • 2017 – 18,387 miles
  • 2016 – 16,403 miles
  • 2015 – 15,063 miles
  • 2014 – 12,842 miles
  • 2013 – 11,181 miles
  • 2012 – 9,330 miles
  • 2011 – 6,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,715 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim buckle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,715 miles (+569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    282241236482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass27,146 miles (+820)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    27,146 miles
    Test number
    841160958761
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f & o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged n/s/r & n/s/f tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass26,326 miles (+1,036)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    26,326 miles
    Test number
    941099314169
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower underbody/suspension areas starting to surface corrode.

  4. Pass25,290 miles (+694)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,290 miles
    Test number
    702257030440
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass24,596 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,596 miles
    Test number
    709830329346
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on steering rack body (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass23,759 miles (+1,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,759 miles
    Test number
    847766876076
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack metal pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass22,490 miles (+1,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    782415318162
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass20,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    983555821400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim buckle. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail20,868 miles (+2,481)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    296217091896
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking Fuel filler pipe at tank has a leak. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Connecting rod is disconnected and lower joint is seized up. (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim buckle. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is low , outer wall has damage and inner edge has worn off, some cracks through tread. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass18,387 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,387 miles
    Test number
    447419052464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail18,386 miles (+1,983)8 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,386 miles
    Test number
    250766864321
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/split in tread exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower arms have split boots on joints/bushs

  12. Pass16,403 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,403 miles
    Test number
    844067960358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,063 miles
    Test number
    504735243377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. FailMileage not read5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    385574581541
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail14,922 miles (+2,080)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,922 miles
    Test number
    901521792147
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass12,842 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,842 miles
    Test number
    189337544260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,181 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    11,181 miles
    Test number
    286036253292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,180 miles (+1,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,180 miles
    Test number
    288755053294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass9,330 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,330 miles
    Test number
    928090852285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    6,963 miles
    Test number
    556971351299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 AYS

Does J8 AYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 AYS expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 AYS?
The MOT on J8 AYS expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 AYS done?
J8 AYS was recorded at 27,715 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 1,480 miles a year.
Has J8 AYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AYS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on J8 AYS 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 J8 AYS find?
J8 AYS passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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