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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 3,995 cc

S40 ESDMOT history

S40 ESD is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

S40 ESD green Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
52,056 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ESD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ESD was last recorded at 52,056 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,588 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
468 miles
Average per year
888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,056 miles
  • 2025 – 51,588 miles
  • 2024 – 51,170 miles
  • 2023 – 50,789 miles
  • 2022 – 49,417 miles
  • 2021 – 48,071 miles
  • 2019 – 47,690 miles
  • 2018 – 47,090 miles
  • 2017 – 46,889 miles
  • 2016 – 46,453 miles
  • 2015 – 45,972 miles
  • 2014 – 45,317 miles
  • 2013 – 44,345 miles
  • 2012 – 42,995 miles
  • 2011 – 41,646 miles
  • 2010 – 40,693 miles
  • 2009 – 39,711 miles
  • 2008 – 38,418 miles
  • 2007 – 37,512 miles
  • 2006 – 34,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,056 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low

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.

  • Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated uj has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,056 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    52,056 miles
    Test number
    438041280411
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low
  2. Pass51,588 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,588 miles
    Test number
    296090688439
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated uj has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Fail51,583 miles (+413)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,583 miles
    Test number
    905205106431
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated uj has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Pass51,170 miles (+381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    721669738607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal jont (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal jont (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Pass50,789 miles (+1,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    438522969950
    • AdvisoryFront Both Floor protection / skid plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front too back corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Pass49,417 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    542736847361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,071 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,071 miles
    Test number
    200059299578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,690 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,690 miles
    Test number
    538823394595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,090 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,090 miles
    Test number
    645927127847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,889 miles (+436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    159889408343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  11. Pass46,453 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,453 miles
    Test number
    952087561685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,972 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,972 miles
    Test number
    596354575122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,317 miles (+972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,317 miles
    Test number
    589531364145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail44,345 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    219194353168
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass44,345 miles (+1,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    889864253106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass42,995 miles (+1,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,995 miles
    Test number
    409022472116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass41,646 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,646 miles
    Test number
    827784751140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,612 miles (+919)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,612 miles
    Test number
    267398841460
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass40,693 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    842440130161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,711 miles (+1,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    870773139157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass38,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    330379128138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,418 miles (+906)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    184578728109
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass37,512 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    503846677264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,846 miles
    Test number
    892055566295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 ESD

Does S40 ESD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ESD is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 ESD?
The MOT on S40 ESD is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 ESD done?
S40 ESD was recorded at 52,056 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 888 miles a year.
Has S40 ESD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ESD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 ESD 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 S40 ESD find?
S40 ESD passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency low.

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