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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

S88 THWMOT history

S88 THW is a blue diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

S88 THW blue Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,988 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 THW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 THW was last recorded at 131,988 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,625 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,363 miles
Average per year
4,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,988 miles
  • 2024 – 130,625 miles
  • 2023 – 126,894 miles
  • 2022 – 120,245 miles
  • 2021 – 116,316 miles
  • 2020 – 114,133 miles
  • 2019 – 111,878 miles
  • 2018 – 106,160 miles
  • 2017 – 100,785 miles
  • 2016 – 96,271 miles
  • 2015 – 89,732 miles
  • 2014 – 82,228 miles
  • 2013 – 78,177 miles
  • 2012 – 75,877 miles
  • 2011 – 72,229 miles
  • 2010 – 68,413 miles
  • 2009 – 55,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,988 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,988 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    168885142825
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass130,625 miles (+3,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,625 miles
    Test number
    797642022784
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRigid coolant pipe underneath radiator is heavily corroded

  3. Pass126,894 miles (+6,649)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,894 miles
    Test number
    951596303270
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,245 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,245 miles
    Test number
    439034544059
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,224 miles (+3,908)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,224 miles
    Test number
    269667848710
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie-rod dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,316 miles (+2,183)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,316 miles
    Test number
    408419668749
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,133 miles (+2,255)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,133 miles
    Test number
    284007814734
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4 worn, needs attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 arm bushes perished and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass111,878 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    538573898103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively warn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 warn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail111,864 miles (+5,704)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,864 miles
    Test number
    434079527566
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively warn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 warn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass106,160 miles (+5,375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,160 miles
    Test number
    443216512848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass100,785 miles (+4,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,785 miles
    Test number
    578779354256
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake low on effort 19%
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  12. Pass96,271 miles (+6,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,271 miles
    Test number
    745570083281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  13. Pass89,732 miles (+7,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    872535775803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  14. Pass82,228 miles (+4,051)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    805204904365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass78,177 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,177 miles
    Test number
    279634803325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,877 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    297883702316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,229 miles
    Test number
    235818391253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,229 miles (+3,816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,229 miles
    Test number
    328248391464
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass68,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    362711300335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,401 miles (+12,539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,401 miles
    Test number
    363211300360
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    844212309331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 THW

Does S88 THW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 THW is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 THW?
The MOT on S88 THW is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 THW done?
S88 THW was recorded at 131,988 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,747 miles a year.
Has S88 THW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 THW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S88 THW 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 S88 THW find?
S88 THW passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack.

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