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Jaguar S-Type

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,967 cc

V42 DDYMOT history

V42 DDY is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 25 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,725 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DDY was last recorded at 118,725 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2017: 98,601 miles, lower than 151,131 miles on 27 Jul 2016.

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
118,724 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,725 miles
  • 2024 – 118,424 miles
  • 2023 – 118,205 miles
  • 2022 – 113,085 miles
  • 2021 – 110,166 miles
  • 2020 – 108,204 miles
  • 2019 – 104,721 miles
  • 2018 – 102,663 miles
  • 2017 – 98,611 miles
  • 2016 – 151,131 miles
  • 2015 – 90,353 miles
  • 2014 – 82,455 miles
  • 2012 – 72,332 miles
  • 2011 – 69,423 miles
  • 2010 – 66,141 miles
  • 2009 – 61,891 miles
  • 2008 – 57,589 miles
  • 2007 – 52,331 miles
  • 2006 – 48,469 miles
  • 2005 – 44,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,725 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have slight scoring on outer faces and slightly pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear handbrake cables appear to be rubbing against the rear suspension anti-roll bar links

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,725 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,725 miles
    Test number
    749425326873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have slight scoring on outer faces and slightly pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail118,724 miles (+300)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,724 miles
    Test number
    379056846709
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,424 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,424 miles
    Test number
    725831769909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,205 miles (+5,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,205 miles
    Test number
    519037757668
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    697230604164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Vehicle Corrosion

  6. Fail113,085 miles (+2,919)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    418167074194
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  7. Pass110,166 miles (+1,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,166 miles
    Test number
    104443039051
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner sill corroded

  8. Pass108,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,204 miles
    Test number
    530280933218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,204 miles (+3,483)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,204 miles
    Test number
    731383449262
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake caliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

  10. Pass104,721 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,721 miles
    Test number
    824163003205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,663 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    707152424549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,611 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,611 miles
    Test number
    227766169451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables appear to be rubbing against the rear suspension anti-roll bar links
    • AdvisoryThe parking brake light is working but the parking brake lever switch appears to be sticking

  13. Fail98,601 miles (-52,530)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,601 miles
    Test number
    570341055583
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both the inner and outer sill and wheel arch area. Behind the plastic covering (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables appear to be rubbing against the rear suspension anti-roll bar links
    • AdvisoryThe parking brake light is working but the parking brake lever switch appears to be sticking

  14. Pass151,131 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    151,131 miles
    Test number
    135823119614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear both rear handbrake cables touch anti roll bar

  15. Fail151,118 miles (+60,765)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,118 miles
    Test number
    856422247754
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of subframe (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear both rear handbrake cables touch anti roll bar

  16. Pass90,353 miles (+7,898)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    555995415268
    • NoteN/S/F brake is binding slightly.
    • NoteRear upper suspension arm balljoint dust covers are perishing.
    • NoteSlight oil leaks.

  17. Pass82,455 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    816376904246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,336 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    667090504278
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass122,883 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,883 km
    Test number
    125063233267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,882 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,882 km
    Test number
    739743633283
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass72,332 miles (+2,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,332 miles
    Test number
    145365302289
    • NoteBoth front tyre tread depths low on inside edges

  22. Pass69,423 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    357676901226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,141 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,141 miles
    Test number
    351246010426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,891 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,891 miles
    Test number
    820514909242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,589 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    593218318293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,331 miles (+3,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,331 miles
    Test number
    250335027214
    • NoteSlight play offside rear anti roll bar link . †offside rear tyre low tread .

  27. Pass48,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,469 miles
    Test number
    160475436222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,462 miles (+4,438)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,462 miles
    Test number
    762795536259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  29. Fail44,024 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,024 miles
    Test number
    951876335214
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  30. Pass44,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    44,024 miles
    Test number
    973916235214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 DDY

Does V42 DDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 DDY is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V42 DDY?
The MOT on V42 DDY is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 DDY done?
V42 DDY was recorded at 118,725 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,675 miles a year.
Has V42 DDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DDY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V42 DDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V42 DDY find?
V42 DDY passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have slight scoring on outer faces and slightly pitted on inner faces; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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