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Jaguar X-Type

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,099 cc

V8 GUSMOT history

V8 GUS is a blue petrol Jaguar X-Type first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

V8 GUS blue Jaguar X-Type – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar X-Type, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,818 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
X-Type
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GUS was last recorded at 59,818 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,306 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,512 miles
Average per year
2,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,818 miles
  • 2025 – 56,306 miles
  • 2024 – 52,639 miles
  • 2022 – 49,711 miles
  • 2021 – 44,752 miles
  • 2020 – 41,977 miles
  • 2019 – 39,373 miles
  • 2018 – 36,893 miles
  • 2016 – 32,327 miles
  • 2015 – 21,940 miles
  • 2014 – 16,395 miles
  • 2013 – 14,229 miles
  • 2012 – 13,748 miles
  • 2011 – 12,646 miles
  • 2010 – 11,687 miles
  • 2009 – 9,742 miles
  • 2008 – 9,087 miles
  • 2007 – 7,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,818 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    884316720618
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail59,818 miles (+3,512)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    490659003383
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass56,306 miles (+3,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,306 miles
    Test number
    394611763688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass52,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,639 miles
    Test number
    674269532286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail52,639 miles (+2,928)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,639 miles
    Test number
    927343298636
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,711 miles (+4,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,711 miles
    Test number
    569548188220
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass44,752 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,752 miles
    Test number
    487092561886
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass41,977 miles (+2,604)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,977 miles
    Test number
    976598606646
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,373 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    294605380069
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  10. Pass36,893 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,893 miles
    Test number
    280104197486
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail36,883 miles (+4,556)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    739585694804
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass32,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    138620138482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,327 miles (+10,387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    941695866884
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass21,940 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,940 miles
    Test number
    128477595444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,395 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,395 miles
    Test number
    216472094076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,229 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,229 miles
    Test number
    597532893069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,748 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,748 miles
    Test number
    725301072102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,646 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,646 miles
    Test number
    986133491189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,687 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,687 miles
    Test number
    672219360107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,742 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    9,742 miles
    Test number
    221647099451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,087 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,087 miles
    Test number
    270450208246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,147 miles
    Test number
    270818307259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GUS

Does V8 GUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GUS is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GUS?
The MOT on V8 GUS is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GUS done?
V8 GUS was recorded at 59,818 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,854 miles a year.
Has V8 GUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GUS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 GUS 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 GUS find?
V8 GUS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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