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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,980 cc

L85 YFDMOT history

L85 YFD is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
101,351 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 YFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L85 YFD was last recorded at 101,351 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,242 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
1,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,351 miles
  • 2022 – 97,403 miles
  • 2021 – 95,801 miles
  • 2020 – 95,299 miles
  • 2019 – 94,213 miles
  • 2018 – 91,436 miles
  • 2017 – 91,403 miles
  • 2016 – 89,610 miles
  • 2015 – 86,920 miles
  • 2014 – 84,346 miles
  • 2013 – 81,689 miles
  • 2012 – 77,430 miles
  • 2011 – 71,539 miles
  • 2010 – 71,011 miles
  • 2009 – 70,616 miles
  • 2008 – 69,947 miles
  • 2007 – 69,612 miles
  • 2006 – 69,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,351 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,351 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,351 miles
    Test number
    556336447647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail101,242 miles (+3,839)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    676551990172
    • MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor erea (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,403 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    342253054327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,801 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    337175716109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,789 miles (+490)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,789 miles
    Test number
    154916817891
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass95,299 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,299 miles
    Test number
    201814606107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail95,299 miles (+1,086)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,299 miles
    Test number
    170541764742
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,213 miles
    Test number
    416435010019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,213 miles (+2,777)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,213 miles
    Test number
    241426997985
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,436 miles
    Test number
    280333993985
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail91,436 miles (+33)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,436 miles
    Test number
    356489178236
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail91,403 miles (+1,793)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,403 miles
    Test number
    372349449863
    • FailureEmissions not tested engine missfire (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,610 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,610 miles
    Test number
    896006290615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail89,610 miles (+2,690)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,610 miles
    Test number
    106301909030
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge wearing and perishing all over

  15. Pass86,920 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    882916422923
    • 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 handbrake effort slightly down
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail86,920 miles (+2,574)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    695562309100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 handbrake effort slightly down
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak by filter housing

  17. Pass84,346 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,346 miles
    Test number
    336253174437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,689 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    398126873209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,430 miles (+62)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    228893182269
    • NoteFront wiper split but clearing
    • NoteN/s/f washer blocked

  20. Fail77,368 miles (+5,829)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    799586272243
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • NoteFront wiper split but clearing
    • NoteN/s/f washer blocked

  21. Pass71,539 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    128667971210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass71,011 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,011 miles
    Test number
    773141670255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,616 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,616 miles
    Test number
    322879079212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,947 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,947 miles
    Test number
    470082858240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,612 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,612 miles
    Test number
    980151477284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,061 miles
    Test number
    301108976492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L85 YFD

Does L85 YFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L85 YFD expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L85 YFD?
The MOT on L85 YFD expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L85 YFD done?
L85 YFD was recorded at 101,351 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 1,968 miles a year.
Has L85 YFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 YFD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L85 YFD 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 L85 YFD find?
L85 YFD passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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