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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 3,996 cc

V5 PARMOT history

V5 PAR is a grey petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,334 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 PAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 PAR was last recorded at 62,334 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2016: 52,312 miles, lower than 53,198 miles on 5 Apr 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
62,308 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
1,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,334 miles
  • 2024 – 62,308 miles
  • 2023 – 62,007 miles
  • 2022 – 62,001 miles
  • 2021 – 61,812 miles
  • 2020 – 61,666 miles
  • 2019 – 59,216 miles
  • 2018 – 56,971 miles
  • 2017 – 55,858 miles
  • 2016 – 52,312 miles
  • 2015 – 51,796 miles
  • 2013 – 50,984 miles
  • 2012 – 49,362 miles
  • 2011 – 46,405 miles
  • 2010 – 43,855 miles
  • 2009 – 39,856 miles
  • 2008 – 38,285 miles
  • 2007 – 35,992 miles
  • 2006 – 33,018 miles
  • 2005 – 30,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,334 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,334 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    285411119723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,308 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,308 miles
    Test number
    610666152766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,007 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,007 miles
    Test number
    526542914709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    774519172186
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryMIL lamp illuminated

  5. Fail62,000 miles (+188)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    416398110968
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryMIL lamp illuminated

  6. Pass61,812 miles (+146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    281397245038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light illuminated

  7. Pass61,666 miles (+2,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    259477787121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass59,216 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    506201118600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail59,216 miles (+2,245)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    819027407107
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass56,971 miles (+1,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    608533043187
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on edges

  11. Pass55,858 miles (+3,546)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    422729119728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise heavy corrosion on o/s/f inner sill

  12. Pass52,312 miles (-886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    990713126642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  13. Fail53,198 miles (+1,402)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,198 miles
    Test number
    740612860569
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  14. Pass51,796 miles (+3)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    248010995015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteNearside front inner chassis/wheel arch corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear inner edge

  15. Fail51,793 miles (+809)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,793 miles
    Test number
    806479585033
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteNearside front inner chassis/wheel arch corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear inner edge

  16. Fail50,984 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,984 miles
    Test number
    368932853393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass50,984 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,984 miles
    Test number
    628892353301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,362 miles (+2,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    957623882244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass46,405 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    717596351282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,855 miles
    Test number
    273173070217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,855 miles (+3,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,855 miles
    Test number
    691272270206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass39,856 miles (+1,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,856 miles
    Test number
    312029159426
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,285 miles (+2,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,285 miles
    Test number
    343400468273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass35,992 miles (+2,974)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,992 miles
    Test number
    340091777299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  25. Pass33,018 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,018 miles
    Test number
    173069966241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,050 miles
    Test number
    324970855263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,050 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,050 miles
    Test number
    632030155290
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 PAR

Does V5 PAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 PAR is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 PAR?
The MOT on V5 PAR is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 PAR done?
V5 PAR was recorded at 62,334 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,599 miles a year.
Has V5 PAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 PAR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 PAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 PAR find?
V5 PAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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