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Jaguar XJS

Green · Petrol · 1989 · 5,343 cc

KMB 973MOT history

KMB 973 is a green petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 11 May 1989. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
100,226 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KMB 973
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
11 May 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KMB 973 was last recorded at 100,226 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,226 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,226 miles
  • 2024 – 99,906 miles
  • 2022 – 98,189 miles
  • 2021 – 98,017 miles
  • 2020 – 97,772 miles
  • 2019 – 97,528 miles
  • 2018 – 97,231 miles
  • 2017 – 96,968 miles
  • 2016 – 96,558 miles
  • 2015 – 95,999 miles
  • 2014 – 95,669 miles
  • 2013 – 95,357 miles
  • 2012 – 94,988 miles
  • 2011 – 94,596 miles
  • 2010 – 94,427 miles
  • 2009 – 93,400 miles
  • 2007 – 91,444 miles
  • 2006 – 86,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,226 miles
  • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox / steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,226 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    607337363662
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox / steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,226 miles (+320)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    689323566312
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox / steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,906 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    189309953186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,189 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    489843649407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,017 miles (+245)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    683544898568
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,772 miles (+244)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,772 miles
    Test number
    148343690077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer floor pans corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

  7. Pass97,528 miles (+297)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,528 miles
    Test number
    644592651305
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid shows signs of leaking

  8. Pass97,231 miles (+263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,231 miles
    Test number
    636784120182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,968 miles
    Test number
    576013000125
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  10. Fail96,968 miles (+410)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,968 miles
    Test number
    515816469557
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  11. Pass96,558 miles (+559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    573560737292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  12. Pass95,999 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,999 miles
    Test number
    815750387745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail95,996 miles (+327)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,996 miles
    Test number
    328734352290
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass95,669 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,669 miles
    Test number
    318795954487
    • NoteEngine area oily underneath

  15. Fail95,669 miles (+312)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,669 miles
    Test number
    606282754297
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteEngine area oily underneath

  16. Pass95,357 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    786962143240
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteEngine/gearbox/ oil filter leaking oil
    • NoteFront coil springs corroding

  17. Fail95,357 miles (+369)3 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    326860843406
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteEngine/gearbox/ oil filter leaking oil
    • NoteFront coil springs corroding

  18. Pass94,988 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,988 miles
    Test number
    378472742473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f shocker dust cover insecure
    • NoteO/s/r tyre got chunk out off sidewall
    • NoteOil filter leaking

  19. Fail94,988 miles (+392)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,988 miles
    Test number
    796777432228
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f shocker dust cover insecure
    • NoteO/s/r tyre got chunk out off sidewall
    • NoteOil filter leaking

  20. Pass94,596 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    398462441416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteAll six coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyre,s pershing
    • NoteCorrosion to both inner door shuts
    • NoteNearside rear outer u/j slight play

  21. Fail94,595 miles (+168)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,595 miles
    Test number
    217652941287
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteAll six coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyre,s pershing
    • NoteCorrosion to both inner door shuts
    • NoteNearside rear outer u/j slight play

  22. Pass94,427 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    644246430214
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCorrosion to all road springs
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear floor
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  23. Fail94,425 miles (+1,025)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,425 miles
    Test number
    352093930262
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCorrosion to all road springs
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear floor
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  24. Pass93,400 miles (+1,956)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    951688739291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to sills, floor and front panel.

  25. Pass91,444 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    220950757232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    580981956221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KMB 973

What vehicle is registration KMB 973 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KMB 973 on a green petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 11 May 1989. 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 KMB 973 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KMB 973 expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KMB 973?
The MOT on KMB 973 expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KMB 973 done?
KMB 973 was recorded at 100,226 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 723 miles a year.
Has KMB 973 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KMB 973 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on KMB 973 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 KMB 973 find?
KMB 973 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: hazard warning tell-tale inoperative; fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox / steering oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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