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Jaguar S-Type

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,967 cc

T79 EKXMOT history

T79 EKX is a blue petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
124,473 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 EKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T79 EKX was last recorded at 124,473 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,462 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,473 miles
  • 2023 – 113,554 miles
  • 2022 – 113,554 miles
  • 2021 – 108,321 miles
  • 2020 – 105,689 miles
  • 2019 – 101,739 miles
  • 2018 – 97,543 miles
  • 2016 – 88,209 miles
  • 2015 – 82,520 miles
  • 2013 – 73,695 miles
  • 2012 – 67,664 miles
  • 2005 – 61,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,473 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,473 miles (+11)3 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    896760251783
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,462 miles (+10,908)3 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,462 miles
    Test number
    728658638027
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass113,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,554 miles
    Test number
    601862171992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,554 miles (+5,233)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,554 miles
    Test number
    688051630128
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,321 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    926951070973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,689 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    804324199338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail105,656 miles (+3,917)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    705816598142
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,739 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    847109138643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,730 miles (+4,187)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,730 miles
    Test number
    923798600277
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,543 miles
    Test number
    405208395468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,542 miles (+9,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,542 miles
    Test number
    392753289561
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass88,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,209 miles
    Test number
    926624410659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,209 miles (+5,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,209 miles
    Test number
    777815974100
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blockage? (8.2.3)

  14. Pass82,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    896051425088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,520 miles (+8,825)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    325410625093
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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 Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,695 miles (+31)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    236915603348
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  17. Fail73,664 miles (+6,000)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,664 miles
    Test number
    535476793294
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  18. Pass67,664 miles (+5,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    346509622184
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON

  19. Pass61,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    812322055220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 EKX

Does T79 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 EKX expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 EKX?
The MOT on T79 EKX expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 EKX done?
T79 EKX was recorded at 124,473 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 3,399 miles a year.
Has T79 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 EKX has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T79 EKX 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 T79 EKX find?
T79 EKX failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 9 more.

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