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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,196 cc

V8 MHJMOT history

V8 MHJ is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

V8 MHJ blue Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,602 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MHJ was last recorded at 115,602 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 1,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,093 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,509 miles
Average per year
6,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,602 miles
  • 2024 – 114,093 miles
  • 2023 – 112,810 miles
  • 2022 – 111,535 miles
  • 2021 – 110,555 miles
  • 2020 – 109,456 miles
  • 2019 – 107,948 miles
  • 2018 – 102,693 miles
  • 2017 – 88,071 miles
  • 2016 – 74,080 miles
  • 2015 – 57,990 miles
  • 2014 – 42,507 miles
  • 2013 – 23,292 miles
  • 2012 – 22,795 miles
  • 2011 – 20,343 miles
  • 2010 – 17,445 miles
  • 2009 – 15,419 miles
  • 2008 – 11,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,602 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material were it joins the brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,602 miles (+1,509)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,602 miles
    Test number
    695590082695
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass114,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,093 miles
    Test number
    880303358374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material were it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail114,093 miles (+1,283)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,093 miles
    Test number
    837405642788
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour broken lens (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material were it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,810 miles (+1,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,810 miles
    Test number
    823991711715
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass111,535 miles (+980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    589092317808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,555 miles (+1,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    849789616091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,456 miles (+1,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,456 miles
    Test number
    164435643714
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,948 miles (+5,255)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,948 miles
    Test number
    279947950040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,693 miles (+14,622)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,693 miles
    Test number
    867605884064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,071 miles (+13,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    424157461121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass74,080 miles (+16,090)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    185920170052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass57,990 miles (+15,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,990 miles
    Test number
    493837418511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass42,507 miles (+19,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    185101744216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Pass23,292 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,292 miles
    Test number
    448222433288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,795 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,795 miles
    Test number
    695074032275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,343 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,343 miles
    Test number
    408412921232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,445 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,445 miles
    Test number
    421889530257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,419 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,419 miles
    Test number
    642463639212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,900 miles
    Test number
    693865248270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 MHJ

Does V8 MHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 MHJ expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 MHJ?
The MOT on V8 MHJ expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 MHJ done?
V8 MHJ was recorded at 115,602 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,064 miles a year.
Has V8 MHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MHJ has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 MHJ 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 MHJ find?
V8 MHJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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