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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

S5 DPWMOT history

S5 DPW is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,269 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DPW was last recorded at 64,269 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,266 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,269 miles
  • 2025 – 62,618 miles
  • 2024 – 62,049 miles
  • 2023 – 62,028 miles
  • 2018 – 61,679 miles
  • 2017 – 60,141 miles
  • 2016 – 59,142 miles
  • 2015 – 56,902 miles
  • 2014 – 54,352 miles
  • 2013 – 53,071 miles
  • 2012 – 51,520 miles
  • 2011 – 50,116 miles
  • 2010 – 49,065 miles
  • 2009 – 48,515 miles
  • 2008 – 47,521 miles
  • 2006 – 41,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,269 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAircon pump leaking oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGearbox oil sump corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight play found at both rear wheels

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,269 miles (+3)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,269 miles
    Test number
    615717983278
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAircon pump leaking oil
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,266 miles (+1,648)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,266 miles
    Test number
    906513213978
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAircon pump leaking oil
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,618 miles (+6)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,618 miles
    Test number
    729800304999
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail62,612 miles (+563)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,612 miles
    Test number
    644672231959
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,049 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,049 miles
    Test number
    308842796131
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ANTI ROLL `D` BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PLATE SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARM REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PLATE SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SILL AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail62,028 miles (+349)1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    577482792232
    • DangerousValve stem seriously damaged BOTH REAR TYRE VALVE`S DETERIOATED. (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits PASS 1.030 FAILED @ 1.150 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONT WASHER INOPERTIVE. (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISC`S RUSTY DISC FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN AREA SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARM INNER BUSHES DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS MEMBER. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded OUTER PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN AREA SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SILL END. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,679 miles (+1,538)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,679 miles
    Test number
    454171598136
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f floor rusty and sills
    • AdvisoryPlay found at both rear wheels

  8. Pass60,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,141 miles
    Test number
    785527013653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f floor rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play found at both rear wheels

  9. Fail60,141 miles (+999)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,141 miles
    Test number
    871051591412
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f floor rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play found at both rear wheels

  10. Pass59,142 miles (+2,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,142 miles
    Test number
    195421785103
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRust on n/s/f and o/s/f floor
    • AdvisorySlight play found at both rear wheels

  11. Pass56,902 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,902 miles
    Test number
    908240925111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres 3mm on inner edge and worn out of shape

  12. Fail56,898 miles (+2,546)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    909948515118
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres 3mm on inner edge and worn out of shape

  13. Pass54,352 miles (+1,281)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,352 miles
    Test number
    635813814182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perishing and out of shape on inner edges

  14. Pass53,071 miles (+1,551)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    867733023111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes are corroding
    • NoteFront tyres are deteriorated and stepped
    • NoteN/s and o/s front floor areas are corroding

  15. Pass51,520 miles (+352)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,520 miles
    Test number
    366675432183
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront to rear brak pipes are corroded - just within pass criteria !
    • NoteFront tyres are deteriorated

  16. Fail51,168 miles (+1,052)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,168 miles
    Test number
    735140632186
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront to rear brak pipes are corroded - just within pass criteria !
    • NoteFront tyres are deteriorated

  17. Pass50,116 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    807904101163
    • NoteN/s/f and both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

  18. Fail50,072 miles (+1,007)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    809388591043
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/f and both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

  19. Pass49,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,065 miles
    Test number
    174635680075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail49,065 miles (+550)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,065 miles
    Test number
    783975080083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass48,515 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,515 miles
    Test number
    170533899081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,521 miles
    Test number
    404927678067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,521 miles (+6,421)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,521 miles
    Test number
    852574778072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    750944056185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,100 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    121193356100
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 DPW

Does S5 DPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DPW is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 DPW?
The MOT on S5 DPW is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 DPW done?
S5 DPW was recorded at 64,269 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,165 miles a year.
Has S5 DPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DPW has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 DPW 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 S5 DPW find?
S5 DPW passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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