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Jaguar XJ

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,967 cc

S4 VNWMOT history

S4 VNW is a black petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 14 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 274,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
274,556 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 VNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 VNW was last recorded at 274,556 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 7,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,523 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,033 miles
Average per year
10,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 274,556 miles
  • 2025 – 267,523 miles
  • 2024 – 266,619 miles
  • 2022 – 250,224 miles
  • 2021 – 236,951 miles
  • 2020 – 230,260 miles
  • 2018 – 226,516 miles
  • 2017 – 221,667 miles
  • 2016 – 217,512 miles
  • 2015 – 212,726 miles
  • 2014 – 208,411 miles
  • 2013 – 203,408 miles
  • 2012 – 194,771 miles
  • 2011 – 187,214 miles
  • 2010 – 172,688 miles
  • 2009 – 147,682 miles
  • 2008 – 121,619 miles
  • 2007 – 95,117 miles
  • 2006 – 70,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,556 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,556 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    274,556 miles
    Test number
    467446647389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass267,523 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    267,523 miles
    Test number
    178710616100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail266,619 miles (+16,395)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,619 miles
    Test number
    350524402487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing also arm (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass250,224 miles (+13,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    250,224 miles
    Test number
    831097701693
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass236,951 miles (+6,691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    236,951 miles
    Test number
    673442530925
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass230,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    230,260 miles
    Test number
    670256807050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail230,259 miles (+3,743)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,259 miles
    Test number
    403349388602
    • DangerousFront Body component likely to become detached Bonnet won't close on latch (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass226,516 miles (+4,849)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    226,516 miles
    Test number
    101128499971
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged also pipe under drivers floor slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass221,667 miles (+4,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    221,667 miles
    Test number
    133075764204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass217,512 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    217,512 miles
    Test number
    671225803358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass212,726 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    212,726 miles
    Test number
    914290095696
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail212,693 miles (+4,282)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,693 miles
    Test number
    467076781752
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail208,411 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,411 miles
    Test number
    297856314304
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass208,411 miles (+5,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    208,411 miles
    Test number
    609856114329
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass203,408 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    203,408 miles
    Test number
    425943723351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass202,860 miles (+8,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    202,860 miles
    Test number
    348114753442
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass194,771 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    194,771 miles
    Test number
    227635652251
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner tyre tread area n/s o/s
    • NoteRear brake pads n/s o/s under halfworn

  18. Fail194,771 miles (+7,557)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,771 miles
    Test number
    849845552264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner tyre tread area n/s o/s
    • NoteRear brake pads n/s o/s under halfworn

  19. Pass187,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    187,214 miles
    Test number
    818269941224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail187,213 miles (+14,525)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,213 miles
    Test number
    418699041217
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag lamp displayed
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  21. Pass172,688 miles (+25,006)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    172,688 miles
    Test number
    421945140253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass147,682 miles (+26,063)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    147,682 miles
    Test number
    494706249287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass121,619 miles (+26,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    121,619 miles
    Test number
    291094458253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass95,117 miles (+24,798)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    95,117 miles
    Test number
    413645557204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    282008226211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 VNW

Does S4 VNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 VNW is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 VNW?
The MOT on S4 VNW is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 VNW done?
S4 VNW was recorded at 274,556 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 10,417 miles a year.
Has S4 VNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 VNW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 VNW 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 S4 VNW find?
S4 VNW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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