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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,248 cc

S18 STRMOT history

S18 STR is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 20 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,921 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 STR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 STR was last recorded at 113,921 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,746 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,175 miles
Average per year
3,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,921 miles
  • 2025 – 110,746 miles
  • 2024 – 109,736 miles
  • 2022 – 105,945 miles
  • 2021 – 102,508 miles
  • 2020 – 99,002 miles
  • 2019 – 94,736 miles
  • 2018 – 92,032 miles
  • 2017 – 90,207 miles
  • 2016 – 88,189 miles
  • 2015 – 86,397 miles
  • 2014 – 84,193 miles
  • 2013 – 79,588 miles
  • 2012 – 73,090 miles
  • 2011 – 66,692 miles
  • 2010 – 62,464 miles
  • 2009 – 58,333 miles
  • 2008 – 54,745 miles
  • 2007 – 50,896 miles
  • 2006 – 47,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,921 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,921 miles (+3,175)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,921 miles
    Test number
    691031762029
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass110,746 miles (+210)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,746 miles
    Test number
    186788966892
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail110,536 miles (+800)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    267847023476
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch / sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor strengthening rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor strengthening rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass109,736 miles (+35)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,736 miles
    Test number
    490496649249
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail109,701 miles (+3,756)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    412580863359
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass105,945 miles (+3,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,945 miles
    Test number
    703915499182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass102,508 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    721259916000
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake only just meeting requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail102,499 miles (+3,497)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,499 miles
    Test number
    174026670137
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished /splitting at outer ferrel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished/splitting at outer ferrel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake only just meeting requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass99,002 miles (+4,266)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,002 miles
    Test number
    590270107911
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass94,736 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    274396609202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side pipes on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear A frame bushes worn but no excessive movement
  11. Fail94,667 miles (+2,635)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    126812502933
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side pipes on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake and handbrake passed mot but could be better
    • AdvisoryRear A frame bushes worn but no excessive movement
  12. Pass92,032 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    257291761408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,207 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,207 miles
    Test number
    528770275375
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryE.m.l. light on
  14. Fail90,207 miles (+2,018)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,207 miles
    Test number
    994845213140
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryE.m.l. light on
  15. Pass88,189 miles (+1,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,189 miles
    Test number
    172423355947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing chassis (6.1.B.2)
  16. Pass86,397 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    206112815491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,193 miles (+4,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    415574944238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  18. Pass79,588 miles (+6,498)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,588 miles
    Test number
    316132643254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass73,090 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    145915662162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,692 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,692 miles
    Test number
    295713671186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,464 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    940003970112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,333 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    864205059153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,745 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,745 miles
    Test number
    620298868151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,896 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,896 miles
    Test number
    201465767466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,582 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    172644076160
    • NoteEML on

Questions about S18 STR

Does S18 STR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 STR is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 STR?
The MOT on S18 STR is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 STR done?
S18 STR was recorded at 113,921 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,290 miles a year.
Has S18 STR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 STR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 STR 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 S18 STR find?
S18 STR passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, and 4 more.

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