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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T304 MKJMOT history

T304 MKJ is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
149,846 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T304 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T304 MKJ was last recorded at 149,846 miles on 18 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,825 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,846 miles
  • 2025 – 149,825 miles
  • 2024 – 149,584 miles
  • 2022 – 145,145 miles
  • 2021 – 138,679 miles
  • 2020 – 131,189 miles
  • 2019 – 129,114 miles
  • 2018 – 126,455 miles
  • 2017 – 124,366 miles
  • 2016 – 122,087 miles
  • 2015 – 120,915 miles
  • 2014 – 119,182 miles
  • 2013 – 113,864 miles
  • 2012 – 106,151 miles
  • 2011 – 101,986 miles
  • 2010 – 99,188 miles
  • 2009 – 96,308 miles
  • 2008 – 93,425 miles
  • 2007 – 90,740 miles
  • 2006 – 88,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,846 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust system rusting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,846 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,846 miles
    Test number
    434178415450
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,825 miles (+241)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    149,825 miles
    Test number
    702720936192
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusting
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside chassis / floor channel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

  3. Pass149,584 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,584 miles
    Test number
    375729232482
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

  4. Fail149,576 miles (+4,431)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,576 miles
    Test number
    266617119511
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

  5. Pass145,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,145 miles
    Test number
    848440109459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,145 miles (+6,466)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,145 miles
    Test number
    629849524090
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,679 miles (+882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,679 miles
    Test number
    290089499167
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Fail137,797 miles (+6,608)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,797 miles
    Test number
    715123501948
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,189 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,189 miles
    Test number
    619173352997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear knuckles (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail131,178 miles (+2,064)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,178 miles
    Test number
    873734186362
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch around brake hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear knuckles (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,114 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,114 miles
    Test number
    189167038427
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,455 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,455 miles
    Test number
    593078134273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,366 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,366 miles
    Test number
    486125832191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,087 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,087 miles
    Test number
    463168574019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,915 miles (+1,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,915 miles
    Test number
    165200264525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass119,182 miles (+5,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,182 miles
    Test number
    425153254230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass113,864 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    717178343221
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  18. Fail113,864 miles (+7,713)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    325556643403
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  19. Pass106,151 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    638675672206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,986 miles (+2,798)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,986 miles
    Test number
    655397811243
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass99,188 miles (+2,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,188 miles
    Test number
    954488010225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Fail96,308 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,308 miles
    Test number
    144689019291
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front inner flitch to chassis above engine/suspension subframe mounting and nearside front chassis by front jacking point
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front suspension coil springs rusting
    • NoteRear centre high level stop lamp on rear parcel shelf insecure(operating at time of test,recommend attention)

  23. Pass96,308 miles (+2,883)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,308 miles
    Test number
    552469919206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front inner flitch to chassis above engine/suspension subframe mounting and nearside front chassis by front jacking point
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front suspension coil springs rusting
    • NoteRear centre high level stop lamp on rear parcel shelf insecure(operating at time of test,recommend attention)

  24. Pass93,425 miles (+2,685)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    93,425 miles
    Test number
    453264628273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteNearside front chassis to inner wheelarch strenthner above front suspension mounting corroding
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing low
    • NoteSlight play to offside of steering rack end

  25. Pass90,740 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    351554337419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,136 miles
    Test number
    343937436477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T304 MKJ

Does T304 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T304 MKJ is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T304 MKJ?
The MOT on T304 MKJ is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T304 MKJ done?
T304 MKJ was recorded at 149,846 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,128 miles a year.
Has T304 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T304 MKJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T304 MKJ 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 T304 MKJ find?
T304 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 advisories: rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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