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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T552 AJWMOT history

T552 AJW is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
121,678 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T552 AJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T552 AJW was last recorded at 121,678 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,627 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
4,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,678 miles
  • 2023 – 118,520 miles
  • 2022 – 115,139 miles
  • 2021 – 112,036 miles
  • 2020 – 111,423 miles
  • 2019 – 110,249 miles
  • 2018 – 108,229 miles
  • 2017 – 106,735 miles
  • 2016 – 103,770 miles
  • 2015 – 101,734 miles
  • 2014 – 98,004 miles
  • 2013 – 97,003 miles
  • 2011 – 93,698 miles
  • 2010 – 81,522 miles
  • 2009 – 80,201 miles
  • 2008 – 62,927 miles
  • 2007 – 47,132 miles
  • 2006 – 41,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,678 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,678 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,678 miles
    Test number
    397346803256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail121,627 miles (+3,107)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,627 miles
    Test number
    999648796515
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass118,520 miles (+3,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    601847533070
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass115,139 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,139 miles
    Test number
    908972385959
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail115,136 miles (+3,100)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    596021284739
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass112,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,036 miles
    Test number
    538106778874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body not fully secure floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body not fully secure floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail112,036 miles (+613)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,036 miles
    Test number
    245333894652
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body not fully secure floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body not fully secure floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass111,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,423 miles
    Test number
    920253057719
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail111,423 miles (+1,174)5 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,423 miles
    Test number
    697253095790
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass110,249 miles (+2,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,249 miles
    Test number
    154399014347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

  11. Pass108,229 miles (+1,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,229 miles
    Test number
    136711831982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,735 miles (+2,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,735 miles
    Test number
    576074500608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear fule pipes are corroded

  13. Pass103,770 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,770 miles
    Test number
    159866924231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,734 miles
    Test number
    221696492890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail101,734 miles (+3,730)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,734 miles
    Test number
    828058160196
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass98,004 miles (+1,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,004 miles
    Test number
    348288714359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass97,003 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,003 miles
    Test number
    305747593232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,001 miles (+3,303)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    589281593248
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass93,698 miles (+6,806)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,698 miles
    Test number
    935516571244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,892 miles (+5,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,892 miles
    Test number
    159225621018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass81,522 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,522 miles
    Test number
    251145030087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    860539499027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Fail80,201 miles (+17,274)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    301448499062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass62,927 miles (+15,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    180077338450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,132 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    183289457454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,117 miles (+5,686)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,117 miles
    Test number
    281388557083
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass41,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,431 miles
    Test number
    643945826005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T552 AJW

Does T552 AJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T552 AJW expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T552 AJW?
The MOT on T552 AJW expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T552 AJW done?
T552 AJW was recorded at 121,678 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 4,273 miles a year.
Has T552 AJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T552 AJW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T552 AJW 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 T552 AJW find?
T552 AJW passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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