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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,555 cc

T26 BBJMOT history

T26 BBJ is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,887 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 BBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,555 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 BBJ was last recorded at 93,887 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 3,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,394 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,493 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,887 miles
  • 2025 – 90,394 miles
  • 2024 – 88,792 miles
  • 2023 – 88,091 miles
  • 2022 – 87,640 miles
  • 2021 – 86,714 miles
  • 2020 – 85,730 miles
  • 2019 – 82,899 miles
  • 2018 – 81,591 miles
  • 2016 – 78,611 miles
  • 2015 – 65,348 miles
  • 2014 – 58,892 miles
  • 2013 – 53,308 miles
  • 2012 – 48,741 miles
  • 2011 – 44,390 miles
  • 2009 – 40,010 miles
  • 2008 – 30,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,887 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted may be obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,887 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,887 miles
    Test number
    636241886431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,394 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,394 miles
    Test number
    107120470165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,792 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,792 miles
    Test number
    855669991385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,091 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    263551415417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,640 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    126707693467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,714 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,714 miles
    Test number
    606598078357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,730 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    101949204318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,899 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,899 miles
    Test number
    256175638577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,591 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    641971434458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,611 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,611 miles
    Test number
    804422178572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,609 miles (+5,626)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    823395666930
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass72,983 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    983689477225
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted may be obscuring some components

  13. Fail72,982 miles (+7,634)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,982 miles
    Test number
    718963915520
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER OUTER BALLJOINT / ROSE BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER OUTER BALLJOINT / ROSE BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted may be obscuring some components

  14. Pass65,348 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,348 miles
    Test number
    689422215029
    • NoteBoth rear lower arm outer bushes / balljoints slightly worn
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail65,346 miles (+6,454)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,346 miles
    Test number
    525738105091
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear lower arm outer bushes / balljoints slightly worn
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass58,892 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    837747604051
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail58,889 miles (+5,581)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    197766304452
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass53,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,308 miles
    Test number
    178918903035
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail53,308 miles (+4,567)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,308 miles
    Test number
    897458603093
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass48,741 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    637223122077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail48,739 miles (+4,349)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    665261712099
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass44,390 miles (+4,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,390 miles
    Test number
    879045801084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass40,010 miles (+2,755)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    511189849365
    • NoteFront wipers torn
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension

  24. Pass37,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,255 miles
    Test number
    373863399096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,255 miles (+6,468)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,255 miles
    Test number
    600663499009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass30,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,787 miles
    Test number
    551388088064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,787 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,787 miles
    Test number
    834658188029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T26 BBJ

Does T26 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 BBJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 BBJ?
The MOT on T26 BBJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 BBJ done?
T26 BBJ was recorded at 93,887 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has T26 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 BBJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T26 BBJ 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 T26 BBJ find?
T26 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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