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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,967 cc

J8 BEJMOT history

J8 BEJ is a blue petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 53,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,834 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BEJ was last recorded at 53,834 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,596 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,238 miles
Average per year
2,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,834 miles
  • 2025 – 52,596 miles
  • 2024 – 51,230 miles
  • 2022 – 49,041 miles
  • 2021 – 45,066 miles
  • 2020 – 41,273 miles
  • 2019 – 38,452 miles
  • 2018 – 35,492 miles
  • 2017 – 30,731 miles
  • 2016 – 25,335 miles
  • 2015 – 19,931 miles
  • 2014 – 15,028 miles
  • 2013 – 6,754 miles
  • 2012 – 6,631 miles
  • 2011 – 6,453 miles
  • 2010 – 6,383 miles
  • 2009 – 6,173 miles
  • 2008 – 5,686 miles
  • 2007 – 4,911 miles
  • 2006 – 4,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,834 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front n/s and o/s wheel arch as some rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass53,834 miles (+1,238)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,834 miles
    Test number
    321909704337
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass52,596 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,596 miles
    Test number
    806758042882
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s wheel arch as some rust

  3. Fail52,592 miles (+1,362)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    148706549484
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s wheel arch as some rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass51,230 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,230 miles
    Test number
    510456536700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail51,228 miles (+2,187)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,228 miles
    Test number
    378730887119
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split both ends .replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass49,041 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,041 miles
    Test number
    401108226790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,066 miles (+3,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    460273618182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass41,273 miles (+2,821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,273 miles
    Test number
    661417023345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntermittant central locking fault

  9. Pass38,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,452 miles
    Test number
    268340462034
    • AdvisoryRear both nearside and offside tyres worn inside edge

  10. Fail38,452 miles (+2,960)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,452 miles
    Test number
    568215769317
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both nearside and offside tyres worn inside edge

  11. Pass35,492 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,492 miles
    Test number
    237466835064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,487 miles (+4,756)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    940773224569
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass30,731 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,731 miles
    Test number
    450374926037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail30,726 miles (+5,391)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,726 miles
    Test number
    786527538346
    • 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspention (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass25,335 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,335 miles
    Test number
    867784362566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail25,331 miles (+5,400)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,331 miles
    Test number
    129880828763
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass19,931 miles (+4,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    989271937199
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass15,028 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    15,028 miles
    Test number
    835973604375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,023 miles (+4,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,023 miles
    Test number
    399862804391
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass10,860 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    10,860 miles
    Test number
    336025534063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail10,824 miles (+4,070)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,824 miles
    Test number
    158933914076
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass6,754 miles (+123)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    6,754 miles
    Test number
    459663123072
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass6,631 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,631 miles
    Test number
    445989432084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,453 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,453 miles
    Test number
    955996341032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,383 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,383 miles
    Test number
    120698740027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,173 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    6,173 miles
    Test number
    883589749069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,686 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    5,686 miles
    Test number
    284103948047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass4,911 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    4,911 miles
    Test number
    910571857069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass4,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    4,083 miles
    Test number
    124347646081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BEJ

Does J8 BEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BEJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BEJ?
The MOT on J8 BEJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BEJ done?
J8 BEJ was recorded at 53,834 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 2,490 miles a year.
Has J8 BEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BEJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 BEJ 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 BEJ find?
J8 BEJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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