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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

S5 HXGMOT history

S5 HXG is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 18 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 80,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

S5 HXG blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,853 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 HXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 HXG was last recorded at 80,853 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,477 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
376 miles
Average per year
1,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,853 miles
  • 2024 – 79,797 miles
  • 2023 – 78,551 miles
  • 2022 – 77,790 miles
  • 2020 – 77,663 miles
  • 2019 – 77,172 miles
  • 2018 – 76,492 miles
  • 2017 – 75,844 miles
  • 2016 – 75,141 miles
  • 2015 – 74,145 miles
  • 2014 – 73,424 miles
  • 2013 – 72,321 miles
  • 2012 – 71,424 miles
  • 2011 – 70,346 miles
  • 2010 – 69,344 miles
  • 2009 – 67,930 miles
  • 2008 – 66,663 miles
  • 2007 – 58,627 miles
  • 2006 – 49,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,853 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Corrosion starting both rear outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,853 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,853 miles
    Test number
    952237906605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass80,477 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,477 miles
    Test number
    980134841000
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting both rear outer sills
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Fail80,474 miles (+677)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    145230258972
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting both rear outer sills
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass79,797 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    885128009216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail79,797 miles (+1,246)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    793942059499
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass78,551 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,551 miles
    Test number
    372468442321
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake cable rusty and strands breaking
  7. Fail78,549 miles (+759)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,549 miles
    Test number
    124599767239
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake cable rusty and strands breaking
  8. Pass77,790 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    408160269637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,663 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,663 miles
    Test number
    791181518892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    862578251693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,172 miles (+680)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    782855003118
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  12. Pass76,492 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    269563400258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,844 miles (+703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,844 miles
    Test number
    528066451250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass75,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,141 miles
    Test number
    495449557314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,141 miles (+996)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,141 miles
    Test number
    170148869905
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height badges (6.3.4a)
  16. Pass74,145 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    365333235186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,424 miles
    Test number
    977408344156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  18. Fail73,424 miles (+1,103)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,424 miles
    Test number
    377422544103
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  19. Pass72,321 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    527744033131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,424 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    428869322169
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass71,424 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    668349622152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,346 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,346 miles
    Test number
    645006031102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,344 miles (+37)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,344 miles
    Test number
    554000740173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f steering rack
    • NoteVery slight bulge n/s/f inner tyre wall
  24. Fail69,307 miles (+1,377)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    791510130140
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f steering rack
    • NoteVery slight bulge n/s/f inner tyre wall
  25. Pass67,930 miles (+1,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    853638549180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Fail66,663 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,663 miles
    Test number
    601195858195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  27. Pass66,663 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,663 miles
    Test number
    781765558185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,627 miles (+9,356)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    242227557400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 splits on inner wall of offside rear tyre
  29. Fail49,271 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    760644846164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
  30. Pass49,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    884504746110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 HXG

Does S5 HXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HXG is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 HXG?
The MOT on S5 HXG is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 HXG done?
S5 HXG was recorded at 80,853 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 1,614 miles a year.
Has S5 HXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 HXG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 HXG 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 HXG find?
S5 HXG passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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