
Jaguar XK8
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,995 cc
X48 FOWMOT history
X48 FOW is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 157,772 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 157,772 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X48 FOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X48 FOW was last recorded at 157,772 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 157,320 miles · 26 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 452 miles
- Average per year
- 4,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 157,772 miles
- 2022 – 157,320 miles
- 2014 – 157,281 miles
- 2013 – 154,642 miles
- 2012 – 147,369 miles
- 2011 – 136,179 miles
- 2010 – 126,085 miles
- 2009 – 116,606 miles
- 2008 – 104,001 miles
- 2007 – 94,983 miles
- 2006 – 82,266 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
14 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,772 miles (+452)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 157,772 miles
- Test number
- 607245346993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,320 miles (+39)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 157,320 miles
- Test number
- 928177807436
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass157,281 miles (+2,639)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 157,281 miles
- Test number
- 815103854368
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteNearside floor corroded
Pass154,642 miles (+7,273)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 154,642 miles
- Test number
- 328880923366
- NoteRear chassis rusty
Pass147,369 miles (+332)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 147,369 miles
- Test number
- 688926582288
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteHeavy corrosion on both sides at rear where subframe mounts
- NoteHeavy corrosion on offside front where subframe mounts
Fail147,037 miles (+10,858)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,037 miles
- Test number
- 636583572272
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteHeavy corrosion on both sides at rear where subframe mounts
- NoteHeavy corrosion on offside front where subframe mounts
Pass136,179 miles (+10,094)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 136,179 miles
- Test number
- 219965501370
- NoteN/s/f lower wishbone joint dustcover split
- NoteO/s and n/s lower arm inner bushes slightly worn
- NoteSuspect front brake pads getting low n/s
Pass126,085 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 126,085 miles
- Test number
- 973933530307
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Fail126,075 miles (+9,469)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,075 miles
- Test number
- 974357920343
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Pass116,606 miles (+118)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 116,606 miles
- Test number
- 690971739373
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Fail116,488 miles (+12,487)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,488 miles
- Test number
- 521387729341
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,001 miles (+9,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 104,001 miles
- Test number
- 150092558232
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,983 miles (+12,717)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 94,983 miles
- Test number
- 550807127391
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass82,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 82,266 miles
- Test number
- 862132316334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X48 FOW
- Does X48 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X48 FOW expired on 26 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X48 FOW?
- The MOT on X48 FOW expired on 26 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X48 FOW done?
- X48 FOW was recorded at 157,772 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 4,540 miles a year.
- Has X48 FOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X48 FOW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2012.
- Has the mileage on X48 FOW 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 X48 FOW find?
- X48 FOW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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