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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T523 ROOMOT history

T523 ROO is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
96,884 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 ROO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T523 ROO was last recorded at 96,884 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2015: 93,092 miles, lower than 93,144 miles on 30 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,243 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
1,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,884 miles
  • 2022 – 96,243 miles
  • 2020 – 96,198 miles
  • 2019 – 96,158 miles
  • 2018 – 95,470 miles
  • 2017 – 94,805 miles
  • 2015 – 93,092 miles
  • 2014 – 87,210 miles
  • 2013 – 81,784 miles
  • 2012 – 78,932 miles
  • 2009 – 77,315 miles
  • 2008 – 73,816 miles
  • 2007 – 60,220 miles
  • 2006 – 65,088 miles
  • 2005 – 62,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,884 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of car corroded and heavy undersealed

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in front wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in rear wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,884 miles (+641)13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,884 miles
    Test number
    776711799613
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car corroded and heavy undersealed

  2. Pass96,243 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    962388813921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,198 miles (+40)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,198 miles
    Test number
    193165409985
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,158 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    428757039267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,470 miles
    Test number
    854600789414
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail95,470 miles (+665)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,470 miles
    Test number
    132423384406
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass94,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,805 miles
    Test number
    938877134024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear wheel bearings

  8. Fail94,805 miles (+1,713)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,805 miles
    Test number
    531566282574
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear wheel bearings

  9. Pass93,092 miles (-52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    718481723791
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion Inner sills (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail93,144 miles (+288)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,144 miles
    Test number
    488285851290
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail92,856 miles (+5,646)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,856 miles
    Test number
    318402145145
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass87,210 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,210 miles
    Test number
    957023264152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,603 miles (+4,819)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,603 miles
    Test number
    689604734197
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass81,784 miles (+2,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    676222463165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass78,932 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,932 miles
    Test number
    747860352110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail78,915 miles (+1,600)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    579512942167
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass77,315 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    942376869273
    • NoteCrack to n/s/f indicator lens
    • NoteEmissions just go through test
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp insurecure to rear windscreen

  18. Fail77,315 miles (+3,499)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    543933259236
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteCrack to n/s/f indicator lens
    • NoteEmissions just go through test
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp insurecure to rear windscreen

  19. Pass73,816 miles (+13,596)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,816 miles
    Test number
    582366768218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,220 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,220 miles
    Test number
    294092037217
    • NoteRear seat belts not checked due to baby seats
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearing

  21. Fail69,220 miles (+4,132)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,220 miles
    Test number
    242402637297
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.5mm and perrished
    • NoteRear seat belts not checked due to baby seats
    • NoteSlight play in both rear bearing

  22. Pass65,088 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,088 miles
    Test number
    342599726434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    233405085448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T523 ROO

Does T523 ROO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T523 ROO expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T523 ROO?
The MOT on T523 ROO expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T523 ROO done?
T523 ROO was recorded at 96,884 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 1,887 miles a year.
Has T523 ROO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 ROO has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T523 ROO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T523 ROO find?
T523 ROO failed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 13 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor, and 15 more.

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