Jaguar XK
White · Petrol · 1950 · 4,196 cc
MAY 977MOT history
MAY 977 is a white petrol Jaguar XK first used on 4 Mar 1982. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 25,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 25,409 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MAY 977
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,196 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1950
- First used
- 4 Mar 1982
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MAY 977 was last recorded at 25,409 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Apr 2014: 511 miles, lower than 97,391 miles on 28 Mar 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 23,583 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,826 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 25,409 miles
- 2025 – 23,583 miles
- 2024 – 20,336 miles
- 2023 – 18,946 miles
- 2022 – 17,333 miles
- 2021 – 14,223 miles
- 2019 – 10,645 miles
- 2017 – 4,542 miles
- 2016 – 1,923 miles
- 2015 – 1,444 miles
- 2014 – 511 miles
- 2013 – 97,391 miles
- 2012 – 94,152 miles
- 2011 – 91,884 miles
- 2010 – 89,565 miles
- 2008 – 87,262 miles
- 2006 – 82,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass25,409 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
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.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass25,409 miles (+1,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 25,409 miles
- Test number
- 552023333778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Pass23,583 miles (+3,247)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 23,583 miles
- Test number
- 350031275576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,336 miles (+1,390)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 20,336 miles
- Test number
- 299660162522
- AdvisorySlight play in steering idler
Pass18,946 miles (+1,613)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 18,946 miles
- Test number
- 649535483807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 17,333 miles
- Test number
- 423622101805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,322 miles (+3,099)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,322 miles
- Test number
- 431265524460
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass14,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 14,223 miles
- Test number
- 635672018899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,184 miles (+3,539)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,184 miles
- Test number
- 101190644677
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure both front (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Pass10,645 miles (+6,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 10,645 miles
- Test number
- 444821854242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front check brake hose fitment
Pass4,542 miles (+2,619)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 4,542 miles
- Test number
- 508354057902
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside play/wear in steering idler
- AdvisoryOffside Front check brake hose condition
Pass1,923 miles (+479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 1,923 miles
- Test number
- 944582230133
- AdvisoryFront suspension upper arm inner bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryPlay in both front upper suspension ball joints
Pass1,444 miles (+933)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 1,444 miles
- Test number
- 619675375119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass511 miles (-96,880)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 511 miles
- Test number
- 148534614198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,391 miles (+3,239)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 97,391 miles
- Test number
- 407607283089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,152 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 94,152 miles
- Test number
- 808947702159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass91,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 91,884 miles
- Test number
- 447192881101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,880 miles (+2,315)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,880 miles
- Test number
- 136052281163
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass89,565 miles (+2,303)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 89,565 miles
- Test number
- 704215520158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,262 miles (+4,593)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 87,262 miles
- Test number
- 584582648190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,669 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 82,669 miles
- Test number
- 712887336133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,663 miles1 dangerous7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,663 miles
- Test number
- 383318586092
- DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteFan belt loose
- NoteOff side front tyre worn at outer edge
- NoteOil leak
Questions about MAY 977
- What vehicle is registration MAY 977 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MAY 977 on a white petrol Jaguar XK first used on 4 Mar 1982. 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 MAY 977 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MAY 977 is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MAY 977?
- The MOT on MAY 977 is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MAY 977 done?
- MAY 977 was recorded at 25,409 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has MAY 977 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MAY 977 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on MAY 977 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on MAY 977 find?
- MAY 977 passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable.
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