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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 1985 · 4,235 cc

VFE 245MOT history

VFE 245 is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 11 Mar 1985. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 13,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
13,853 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VFE 245
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,235 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
11 Mar 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VFE 245 was last recorded at 13,853 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,767 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
1,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 13,853 miles
  • 2025 – 13,767 miles
  • 2024 – 13,341 miles
  • 2023 – 13,117 miles
  • 2022 – 12,650 miles
  • 2021 – 12,277 miles
  • 2019 – 10,205 miles
  • 2018 – 8,614 miles
  • 2017 – 7,621 miles
  • 2016 – 5,777 miles
  • 2015 – 3,412 miles
  • 2014 – 9 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,853 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both worn close to limit (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,853 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    13,853 miles
    Test number
    989713339059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both worn close to limit (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass13,767 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    13,767 miles
    Test number
    592891109927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass13,341 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    13,341 miles
    Test number
    399182237839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass13,117 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    13,117 miles
    Test number
    821818052551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,650 miles (+373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    12,650 miles
    Test number
    678534218943
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner steering rack gators perished
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass12,277 miles (+2,072)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    12,277 miles
    Test number
    121360293946
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass10,205 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    10,205 miles
    Test number
    386544601397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,614 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    8,614 miles
    Test number
    773375023634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    7,621 miles
    Test number
    630948412522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail7,621 miles (+1,844)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,621 miles
    Test number
    953332099485
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
  11. Pass5,777 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    5,777 miles
    Test number
    417874369580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,412 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    3,412 miles
    Test number
    916496875186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    9 miles
    Test number
    378255884134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail5 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5 miles
    Test number
    255064484167
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Questions about VFE 245

What vehicle is registration VFE 245 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VFE 245 on a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 11 Mar 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VFE 245 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VFE 245 is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VFE 245?
The MOT on VFE 245 is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VFE 245 done?
VFE 245 was recorded at 13,853 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,171 miles a year.
Has VFE 245 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VFE 245 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2017.
Has the mileage on VFE 245 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 VFE 245 find?
VFE 245 passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both worn close to limit; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both.

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