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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,248 cc

V85 ESXMOT history

V85 ESX is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2023
Mileage
130,147 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 ESX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2023
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V85 ESX was last recorded at 130,147 miles on 2 May 2023, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,831 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
2,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,147 miles
  • 2022 – 129,831 miles
  • 2021 – 127,845 miles
  • 2020 – 126,465 miles
  • 2019 – 124,911 miles
  • 2018 – 124,009 miles
  • 2017 – 122,005 miles
  • 2016 – 121,519 miles
  • 2015 – 121,192 miles
  • 2014 – 120,992 miles
  • 2013 – 119,562 miles
  • 2012 – 115,620 miles
  • 2011 – 110,770 miles
  • 2010 – 105,467 miles
  • 2009 – 101,388 miles
  • 2007 – 96,551 miles
  • 2006 – 89,203 miles
  • 2005 – 80,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,147 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,147 miles (+316)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,147 miles
    Test number
    364123589690
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass129,831 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,831 miles
    Test number
    633213800033
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail129,801 miles (+1,956)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,801 miles
    Test number
    866448960142
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass127,845 miles (+1,380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,845 miles
    Test number
    661062609912
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,465 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,465 miles
    Test number
    357692291327
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail126,443 miles (+1,532)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,443 miles
    Test number
    524172123830
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chass leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass124,911 miles (+902)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,911 miles
    Test number
    553097914399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor efficiency

  8. Pass124,009 miles (+2,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    681803936367
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass122,005 miles (+486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,005 miles
    Test number
    897455884776
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass121,519 miles (+327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    896608807307
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass121,192 miles (+200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,192 miles
    Test number
    185584235463
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass120,992 miles (+1,430)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    276590024016
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded

  13. Pass119,562 miles (+3,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,562 miles
    Test number
    726588303002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass115,620 miles (+4,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    115,620 miles
    Test number
    489084122020
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass110,770 miles (+5,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    110,770 miles
    Test number
    367514021063
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass105,467 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    105,467 miles
    Test number
    120359610045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,388 miles (+4,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    101,388 miles
    Test number
    320859609011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass96,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    171428747397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail96,551 miles (+7,348)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    190548947386
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass89,203 miles (+8,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    89,203 miles
    Test number
    402026926405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass80,997 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    143232545300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip mark in front windscreen

Questions about V85 ESX

Does V85 ESX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 ESX expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 ESX?
The MOT on V85 ESX expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 ESX done?
V85 ESX was recorded at 130,147 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 2,825 miles a year.
Has V85 ESX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 ESX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V85 ESX 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 V85 ESX find?
V85 ESX failed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; brake hose slightly deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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