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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

V700 MCSMOT history

V700 MCS is a grey diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 124,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V700 MCS grey Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,863 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V700 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V700 MCS was last recorded at 124,863 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 9,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,171 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,692 miles
Average per year
8,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,863 miles
  • 2025 – 115,171 miles
  • 2024 – 96,649 miles
  • 2023 – 77,488 miles
  • 2022 – 65,378 miles
  • 2021 – 60,813 miles
  • 2020 – 58,816 miles
  • 2019 – 56,775 miles
  • 2018 – 48,317 miles
  • 2017 – 37,433 miles
  • 2016 – 26,123 miles
  • 2015 – 22,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,863 miles
  • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth nearside wheels have been repaired
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryStone chip in windsceen

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,863 miles (+9,692)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,863 miles
    Test number
    115724451332
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside wheels have been repaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windsceen
  2. Pass115,171 miles (+18,522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,171 miles
    Test number
    879827662690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,649 miles (+19,161)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    504964533267
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass77,488 miles (+12,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    239874782950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass65,378 miles (+4,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    554172817211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass60,813 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    196797702451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass58,816 miles (+2,041)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,816 miles
    Test number
    747048013396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    819243651038
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Fail56,775 miles (+8,458)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    251864103992
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass48,317 miles (+10,884)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,317 miles
    Test number
    564832634427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,433 miles
    Test number
    145784596951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,433 miles (+11,310)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,433 miles
    Test number
    622164230899
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass26,123 miles (+3,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,123 miles
    Test number
    312595738333
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  14. Pass22,609 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,609 miles
    Test number
    199904685030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen drivers side

Questions about V700 MCS

Does V700 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V700 MCS expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V700 MCS?
The MOT on V700 MCS expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V700 MCS done?
V700 MCS was recorded at 124,863 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,880 miles a year.
Has V700 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V700 MCS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V700 MCS 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 V700 MCS find?
V700 MCS failed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: central prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, and 8 more.

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