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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,200 cc

V8 JTYMOT history

V8 JTY is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,909 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

V8 JTY silver Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,909 km
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 JTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 JTY was last recorded at 133,909 km on 7 Oct 2026.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,909 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,909 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,909 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,909 km
    Test number
    988795149435
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass82,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    956134071974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,656 miles (+1,618)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    269674918488
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,038 miles (+2,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,038 miles
    Test number
    109771161162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass78,989 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,989 miles
    Test number
    596156069845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,839 miles (+5,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    508189389632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass69,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    874761465428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail69,311 miles (+4,551)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    126330446562
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass64,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,760 miles
    Test number
    404152043364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,760 miles (+5,194)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,760 miles
    Test number
    867261965402
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass59,566 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    306931034104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    808221886461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,785 miles (+6,965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    647424887903
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass45,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,820 miles
    Test number
    645392271232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,820 miles (+3,585)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,820 miles
    Test number
    615979525825
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass42,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    292299393118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 JTY

Does V8 JTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 JTY is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 JTY?
The MOT on V8 JTY is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 JTY done?
V8 JTY was recorded at 133,909 km at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026.
Has V8 JTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 JTY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 JTY 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 JTY find?
V8 JTY passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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