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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

S712 APAMOT history

S712 APA is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
80,769 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S712 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S712 APA was last recorded at 80,769 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 2,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,706 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,063 miles
Average per year
1,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,769 miles
  • 2024 – 78,706 miles
  • 2023 – 75,525 miles
  • 2022 – 72,823 miles
  • 2021 – 70,209 miles
  • 2020 – 68,673 miles
  • 2019 – 65,872 miles
  • 2018 – 62,823 miles
  • 2017 – 62,437 miles
  • 2016 – 61,794 miles
  • 2014 – 60,304 miles
  • 2013 – 59,741 miles
  • 2012 – 58,872 miles
  • 2011 – 57,420 miles
  • 2010 – 55,518 miles
  • 2009 – 54,336 miles
  • 2008 – 52,041 miles
  • 2007 – 49,180 miles
  • 2006 – 47,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,769 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Corrosion underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front tyres worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion underside/chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,769 miles (+2,063)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,769 miles
    Test number
    804279380702
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,706 miles (+3,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,706 miles
    Test number
    973765376881
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,525 miles (+2,702)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    589136371272
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,823 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    605126851510
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail72,823 miles (+2,614)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    260492864810
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,209 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    686783680707
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  7. Fail70,148 miles (+1,475)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,148 miles
    Test number
    306669557544
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  8. Pass68,673 miles (+2,801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,673 miles
    Test number
    172129659552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside/chassis
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass65,872 miles (+3,049)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,872 miles
    Test number
    830325550603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside/chassis
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass62,823 miles (+386)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    242426294706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner arches corroded outside prescibed areas
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower ball joint slight lift

  11. Pass62,437 miles (+643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    124320133780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  12. Pass61,794 miles (+1,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,794 miles
    Test number
    439442086332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  13. Pass60,304 miles (+563)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,304 miles
    Test number
    177438884253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  14. Pass59,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,741 miles
    Test number
    108812483292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail59,741 miles (+869)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,741 miles
    Test number
    739311783257
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass58,872 miles (+1,452)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,872 miles
    Test number
    968043482231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front brake disc rusty

  17. Fail57,420 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    785062691215
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass57,420 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    828942591288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,518 miles (+1,182)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,518 miles
    Test number
    444140800465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

  20. Pass54,336 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    311545879281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,041 miles (+2,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,041 miles
    Test number
    360308568449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass49,180 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    601095457212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,652 miles
    Test number
    670289966230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S712 APA

Does S712 APA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S712 APA expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S712 APA?
The MOT on S712 APA expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S712 APA done?
S712 APA was recorded at 80,769 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 1,738 miles a year.
Has S712 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S712 APA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S712 APA 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 S712 APA find?
S712 APA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking point areas; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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