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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

S794 KDYMOT history

S794 KDY is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,999 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S794 KDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S794 KDY was last recorded at 116,999 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 13,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,227 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,772 miles
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,999 miles
  • 2025 – 103,227 miles
  • 2024 – 95,188 miles
  • 2023 – 88,291 miles
  • 2022 – 83,988 miles
  • 2021 – 81,473 miles
  • 2020 – 77,555 miles
  • 2018 – 73,887 miles
  • 2017 – 72,450 miles
  • 2016 – 71,292 miles
  • 2015 – 70,370 miles
  • 2014 – 68,739 miles
  • 2013 – 66,177 miles
  • 2012 – 63,950 miles
  • 2011 – 62,063 miles
  • 2010 – 58,527 miles
  • 2009 – 54,616 miles
  • 2008 – 50,463 miles
  • 2007 – 46,320 miles
  • 2006 – 39,061 miles
  • 2005 – 31,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,999 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,999 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,999 miles
    Test number
    699591255038
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail116,996 miles (+13,769)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    177218764623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass103,227 miles (+8,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    497591219665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,188 miles (+6,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,188 miles
    Test number
    675931167492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    749079177119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,291 miles (+4,303)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    471086790327
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,988 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,988 miles
    Test number
    642042944605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,988 miles (+2,515)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,988 miles
    Test number
    443532842935
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,473 miles (+3,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    511060994500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corner slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,555 miles
    Test number
    862162363614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,555 miles (+3,668)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,555 miles
    Test number
    402924188239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass73,887 miles (+1,437)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    812586589480
    • MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass72,450 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    715416010852
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  14. Fail72,393 miles (+1,101)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,393 miles
    Test number
    675850426621
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass71,292 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,292 miles
    Test number
    911839142213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,370 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,370 miles
    Test number
    296986705169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,739 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,739 miles
    Test number
    719762094030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,177 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    779709203127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,950 miles (+1,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,950 miles
    Test number
    275622522113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass62,063 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    289464841475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,527 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,527 miles
    Test number
    934724340150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,616 miles (+4,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,616 miles
    Test number
    603826699056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass50,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    443189548118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,463 miles (+4,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    712109348179
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass46,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    562513137245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,320 miles (+7,259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    810193137258
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail39,061 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    302149026210
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass39,061 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    763819926265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    31,658 miles
    Test number
    340648125485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S794 KDY

Does S794 KDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S794 KDY is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S794 KDY?
The MOT on S794 KDY is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S794 KDY done?
S794 KDY was recorded at 116,999 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has S794 KDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S794 KDY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S794 KDY 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 S794 KDY find?
S794 KDY passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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