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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,248 cc

T553 DGTMOT history

T553 DGT is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2023
Mileage
106,543 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 DGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 DGT was last recorded at 106,543 miles on 2 Apr 2022, 1,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,856 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,687 miles
Average per year
3,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,543 miles
  • 2021 – 104,856 miles
  • 2020 – 104,036 miles
  • 2019 – 100,079 miles
  • 2018 – 97,681 miles
  • 2017 – 95,034 miles
  • 2016 – 92,047 miles
  • 2015 – 88,722 miles
  • 2014 – 86,001 miles
  • 2013 – 82,253 miles
  • 2012 – 78,636 miles
  • 2011 – 73,293 miles
  • 2010 – 68,680 miles
  • 2009 – 63,847 miles
  • 2008 – 59,112 miles
  • 2007 – 53,329 miles
  • 2006 – 52,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,543 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,543 miles (+1,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,543 miles
    Test number
    970450294048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,856 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,856 miles
    Test number
    516033041715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,036 miles (+3,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    494955788971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiperblade smearing

  4. Pass100,079 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,079 miles
    Test number
    559492449559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,681 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,681 miles
    Test number
    813032260850
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner edge worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail97,679 miles (+2,645)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,679 miles
    Test number
    600881543955
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner edge worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass95,034 miles (+2,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,034 miles
    Test number
    202570939214
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to both front inner sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass92,047 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,047 miles
    Test number
    628478385269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,722 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,722 miles
    Test number
    917070695008
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail88,722 miles (+2,721)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,722 miles
    Test number
    919250595085
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass86,001 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    807888694004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail85,999 miles (+3,746)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    877487384002
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass82,253 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,253 miles
    Test number
    175863263005
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail82,253 miles (+3,617)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,253 miles
    Test number
    159063963093
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass78,636 miles (+5,343)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    448074772063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to N/S/F floor area

  16. Pass73,293 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,293 miles
    Test number
    198267171482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  17. Fail73,293 miles (+4,613)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,293 miles
    Test number
    719446171022
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  18. Pass68,680 miles (+4,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,680 miles
    Test number
    541917570007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass63,847 miles (+4,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    433606689045
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass59,112 miles (+5,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    343181998077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass53,329 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,329 miles
    Test number
    122067887052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    124274286466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 DGT

Does T553 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 DGT expired on 1 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 DGT?
The MOT on T553 DGT expired on 1 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 DGT done?
T553 DGT was recorded at 106,543 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2022, an average of 3,354 miles a year.
Has T553 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 DGT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T553 DGT 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 T553 DGT find?
T553 DGT passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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