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Jaguar S-Type

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,967 cc

V43 TBDMOT history

V43 TBD is a blue petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
45,394 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 TBD
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 TBD was last recorded at 45,394 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,916 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
478 miles
Average per year
1,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,394 miles
  • 2024 – 44,916 miles
  • 2022 – 44,723 miles
  • 2019 – 44,583 miles
  • 2018 – 43,067 miles
  • 2017 – 41,484 miles
  • 2016 – 39,101 miles
  • 2015 – 36,053 miles
  • 2014 – 32,483 miles
  • 2013 – 32,213 miles
  • 2012 – 31,688 miles
  • 2011 – 30,991 miles
  • 2010 – 30,292 miles
  • 2009 – 29,584 miles
  • 2008 – 28,073 miles
  • 2007 – 26,223 miles
  • 2006 – 24,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,394 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Underside very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,394 miles (+478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,394 miles
    Test number
    387199089769
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass44,916 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    44,916 miles
    Test number
    109249710696
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corroded
  3. Fail44,915 miles (+192)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,915 miles
    Test number
    399049846608
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass44,723 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,723 miles
    Test number
    938949548375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,722 miles (+139)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    112603315246
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. Pass44,583 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,583 miles
    Test number
    678171971177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,575 miles (+1,508)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    407998616736
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside very corroded
  8. Pass43,067 miles (+1,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,067 miles
    Test number
    916916444015
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes worn
    • AdvisoryUnderside very corroded
  9. Pass41,484 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,484 miles
    Test number
    552995696640
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  10. Fail41,461 miles (+2,360)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    423948677541
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  11. Pass39,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,101 miles
    Test number
    573861248303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,101 miles (+3,048)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,101 miles
    Test number
    668798821876
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  13. Pass36,053 miles (+3,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    835758926564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass32,483 miles (+270)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,483 miles
    Test number
    187552514264
    • NoteAll front ball joint dust covers starting to perish
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipe ends
    • NoteCorrosion on underside
    • NoteWear on discs
  15. Pass32,213 miles (+525)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,213 miles
    Test number
    457964323238
    • NoteCorrosion on underside of vehicle
    • NoteWear on brake discs
  16. Pass31,688 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,688 miles
    Test number
    355598422421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,687 miles (+696)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,687 miles
    Test number
    517893422214
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass30,991 miles (+699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    529015331261
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r track control arm rubbers split/perished
  19. Pass30,292 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,292 miles
    Test number
    721869120219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,584 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,584 miles
    Test number
    642509129251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,073 miles (+1,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,073 miles
    Test number
    324644738283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass26,223 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,223 miles
    Test number
    884782427259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,528 miles
    Test number
    533928026297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V43 TBD

Does V43 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 TBD expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 TBD?
The MOT on V43 TBD expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 TBD done?
V43 TBD was recorded at 45,394 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 1,101 miles a year.
Has V43 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 TBD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V43 TBD 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 V43 TBD find?
V43 TBD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill.

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