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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,248 cc

T253 KBUMOT history

T253 KBU is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,508 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 KBU was last recorded at 85,508 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,132 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,376 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,508 miles
  • 2025 – 84,132 miles
  • 2024 – 80,335 miles
  • 2023 – 76,573 miles
  • 2022 – 72,241 miles
  • 2019 – 70,236 miles
  • 2018 – 66,865 miles
  • 2016 – 66,778 miles
  • 2013 – 64,910 miles
  • 2012 – 63,109 miles
  • 2011 – 61,412 miles
  • 2010 – 57,039 miles
  • 2009 – 55,090 miles
  • 2008 – 53,715 miles
  • 2007 – 51,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,508 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,508 miles (+1,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,508 miles
    Test number
    906600525674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,132 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,132 miles
    Test number
    751954531679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,112 miles (+12)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    439536398006
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail84,100 miles (+3,765)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    272839332971
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass80,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    316203245730
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,335 miles (+3,762)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    236462045710
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,573 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,573 miles
    Test number
    632355503417
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail76,571 miles (+4,330)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    906033977116
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass72,241 miles (+2,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,241 miles
    Test number
    567985510570
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass70,236 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,236 miles
    Test number
    797594546695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,865 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    503290277979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,778 miles (+1,868)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    968967199512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread 3.00 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear lamp unit
    • AdvisorySlight movemenet in rear suspension nearside and offside

  13. Pass64,910 miles (+1,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    555650753339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass63,109 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    956032942390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,412 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    319387641301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,039 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    601107120039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,090 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    480838629060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/S/R lamp damaged.
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail55,090 miles (+1,375)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    282128429075
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/S/R lamp damaged.
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass53,715 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,715 miles
    Test number
    460042828000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,468 miles
    Test number
    171573927062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 KBU

Does T253 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 KBU is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T253 KBU?
The MOT on T253 KBU is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T253 KBU done?
T253 KBU was recorded at 85,508 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has T253 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 KBU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T253 KBU 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 T253 KBU find?
T253 KBU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive diff; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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