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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,248 cc

V8 BBWMOT history

V8 BBW is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,162 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BBW was last recorded at 88,162 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,916 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,246 miles
Average per year
2,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,162 miles
  • 2024 – 86,916 miles
  • 2023 – 85,989 miles
  • 2022 – 84,812 miles
  • 2021 – 82,942 miles
  • 2020 – 82,062 miles
  • 2019 – 81,296 miles
  • 2018 – 78,636 miles
  • 2017 – 75,892 miles
  • 2016 – 75,302 miles
  • 2015 – 75,048 miles
  • 2014 – 74,876 miles
  • 2013 – 72,977 miles
  • 2012 – 69,296 miles
  • 2011 – 68,105 miles
  • 2010 – 65,170 miles
  • 2009 – 58,569 miles
  • 2008 – 53,361 miles
  • 2007 – 45,196 miles
  • 2006 – 36,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,162 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front brake pads approx 75% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,162 miles (+1,246)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,162 miles
    Test number
    354682741952
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,916 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    966001455987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,989 miles (+1,177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,989 miles
    Test number
    191716596636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,812 miles (+1,870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,812 miles
    Test number
    602552038515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,942 miles (+880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,942 miles
    Test number
    749623193688
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar bushes cracked & perished

  6. Pass82,062 miles (+766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    125443593330
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have slight corrosion

  7. Pass81,296 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,296 miles
    Test number
    846387110301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,296 miles (+2,660)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,296 miles
    Test number
    373990340918
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    666783625180
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx 75% worn

  10. Fail78,636 miles (+2,744)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    923815045353
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx 75% worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass75,892 miles (+590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,892 miles
    Test number
    326047767602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass75,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,302 miles
    Test number
    851630255454
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR PADS GETTING LOW
    • AdvisoryNSR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH HAS PLAY
    • AdvisoryOSF SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH IS PERISHED

  13. Fail75,302 miles (+254)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,302 miles
    Test number
    903495106032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR PADS GETTING LOW
    • AdvisoryNSR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH HAS PLAY
    • AdvisoryOSF SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH IS PERISHED

  14. Pass75,048 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    173621767972
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever grip slides down lever when park brake is applied
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake material low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  15. Fail75,048 miles (+172)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    717746015406
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever grip slides down lever when park brake is applied
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake material low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  16. Pass74,876 miles (+1,899)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    945257044374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEML illuminated

  17. Pass72,977 miles (+3,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    429647883269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass69,296 miles (+1,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,296 miles
    Test number
    729075482266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass68,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    345136381462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail68,105 miles (+2,935)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    377433381458
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass65,170 miles (+6,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    331267280477
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass58,569 miles (+5,208)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    914016089222
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing uneven inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing uneven inner edge

  23. Pass53,361 miles (+8,165)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,361 miles
    Test number
    422893788294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing uneven inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing uneven inner edge

  24. Pass45,196 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    441356707368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    930956706386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BBW

Does V8 BBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BBW is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 BBW?
The MOT on V8 BBW is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BBW done?
V8 BBW was recorded at 88,162 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,726 miles a year.
Has V8 BBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BBW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on V8 BBW 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 V8 BBW find?
V8 BBW passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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