Jaguar logo

Jaguar S-Type

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,967 cc

T73 VAOMOT history

T73 VAO is a red petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,089 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,014 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T73 VAO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T73 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T73 VAO was last recorded at 137,089 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,976 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
113 miles
Average per year
4,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,089 miles
  • 2023 – 136,976 miles
  • 2022 – 132,326 miles
  • 2021 – 132,308 miles
  • 2020 – 132,298 miles
  • 2019 – 130,799 miles
  • 2018 – 128,921 miles
  • 2017 – 127,910 miles
  • 2016 – 124,919 miles
  • 2014 – 123,981 miles
  • 2013 – 122,882 miles
  • 2012 – 119,880 miles
  • 2011 – 113,682 miles
  • 2010 – 104,408 miles
  • 2009 – 95,961 miles
  • 2008 – 83,983 miles
  • 2007 – 73,766 miles
  • 2006 – 65,127 miles
  • 2005 – 54,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,089 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion all round (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,089 miles (+113)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,089 miles
    Test number
    974944911862
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion all round (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail136,976 miles (+4,650)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,976 miles
    Test number
    883763680155
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corrosion

  3. Pass132,326 miles (+18)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,326 miles
    Test number
    969173593547
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

  4. Pass132,308 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,308 miles
    Test number
    227762599111
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  5. Pass132,298 miles (+1,499)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,298 miles
    Test number
    510609720448
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4x coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top suspension arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass130,799 miles (+1,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,799 miles
    Test number
    989844727211
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs have some corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass128,921 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,921 miles
    Test number
    746047132299
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  8. Fail128,921 miles (+1,011)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,921 miles
    Test number
    511133203517
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  9. Pass127,910 miles (+2)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,910 miles
    Test number
    246747876599
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades just clearing windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner driveshaft boot has a small cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sill has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear all upper suspension bushes are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has surface corrosion also welding repairs have been made to it
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stonechips (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail127,908 miles (+2,989)6 failures18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,908 miles
    Test number
    199151614944
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades just clearing windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner driveshaft boot has a small cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre badly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sill has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear all upper suspension bushes are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has surface corrosion also welding repairs have been made to it
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stonechips (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass124,919 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,919 miles
    Test number
    864471504409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushed perished and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side front shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front lower arm front bush perished
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play off side front top ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play off side rear lower wish bone bush
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust

  12. Fail124,917 miles (+3)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,917 miles
    Test number
    869106712062
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush pin bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes worn but no movement
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted unable to check

  13. Fail124,914 miles (+933)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,914 miles
    Test number
    561095701330
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Panhard rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Panhard rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wishbone lower arm inner and outer bushes worn
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Pass123,981 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,981 miles
    Test number
    139407294270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,980 miles (+1,098)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,980 miles
    Test number
    287336094280
    • FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass122,882 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,882 miles
    Test number
    897398593218
    • NoteGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle

  17. Fail122,874 miles (+2,994)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,874 miles
    Test number
    605656693235
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle

  18. Pass119,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,880 miles
    Test number
    449945262252
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail119,872 miles (+6,190)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,872 miles
    Test number
    538705062284
    • FailureNearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass113,682 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,682 miles
    Test number
    326396761445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,619 miles (+9,211)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,619 miles
    Test number
    959993161200
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass104,408 miles (+8,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,408 miles
    Test number
    514615760287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass95,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,961 miles
    Test number
    233938689289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail95,961 miles (+11,978)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,961 miles
    Test number
    744908589266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass83,983 miles (+10,217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,983 miles
    Test number
    773816708186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,766 miles (+8,639)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,766 miles
    Test number
    721646707183
    • NoteHand brake travall long

  27. Pass65,127 miles (+10,462)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    65,127 miles
    Test number
    664609706165
    • NoteHandbrake long travel
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  28. Pass54,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    292786376055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T73 VAO

Does T73 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T73 VAO is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T73 VAO?
The MOT on T73 VAO is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T73 VAO done?
T73 VAO was recorded at 137,089 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 4,014 miles a year.
Has T73 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 VAO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T73 VAO 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 T73 VAO find?
T73 VAO passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T73 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.