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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 4,196 cc

XXB 492MOT history

XXB 492 is a grey petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

XXB 492 grey Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,784 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XXB 492
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XXB 492 was last recorded at 163,784 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,784 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,784 miles
  • 2025 – 157,990 miles
  • 2024 – 155,223 miles
  • 2023 – 152,006 miles
  • 2022 – 148,362 miles
  • 2021 – 145,978 miles
  • 2020 – 145,015 miles
  • 2019 – 138,607 miles
  • 2018 – 128,051 miles
  • 2017 – 116,204 miles
  • 2016 – 108,743 miles
  • 2015 – 104,244 miles
  • 2014 – 102,105 miles
  • 2013 – 89,441 miles
  • 2012 – 78,080 miles
  • 2011 – 66,807 miles
  • 2010 – 57,797 miles
  • 2009 – 41,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,784 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,784 miles
    Test number
    477061232567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail163,784 miles (+5,794)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,784 miles
    Test number
    941221846649
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass157,990 miles (+2,767)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,990 miles
    Test number
    413666858773
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass155,223 miles (+3,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,223 miles
    Test number
    819998185297
    • AdvisoryRear Air suspension is fully inflated causing no damping affect
  5. Pass152,006 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,006 miles
    Test number
    795357538479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,005 miles (+3,643)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,005 miles
    Test number
    625913815149
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under footwell area, border line fail (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass148,362 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,362 miles
    Test number
    938574022455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,330 miles (+2,352)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,330 miles
    Test number
    502366991188
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass145,978 miles (+963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,978 miles
    Test number
    405503575718
    • AdvisoryThorn in nearside front sidewall of tyre
  10. Pass145,015 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,015 miles
    Test number
    806905592079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,945 miles (+6,338)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,945 miles
    Test number
    110444028921
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
  12. Pass138,607 miles (+10,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,607 miles
    Test number
    234525350317
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass128,051 miles (+11,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,051 miles
    Test number
    687722080736
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower arms, Rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower arms- Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass116,204 miles (+7,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,204 miles
    Test number
    763936720405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass108,743 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,743 miles
    Test number
    718789822770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,244 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,244 miles
    Test number
    715214615079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,105 miles (+12,664)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,105 miles
    Test number
    928818614090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,441 miles (+11,361)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,441 miles
    Test number
    877698213056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,080 miles (+11,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,080 miles
    Test number
    569338212070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    197774121038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,805 miles (+9,008)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    375074421094
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass57,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    204305020055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,795 miles (+16,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    361645120060
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass41,575 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,575 miles
    Test number
    670676429076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,574 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    661253729010
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Questions about XXB 492

What vehicle is registration XXB 492 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XXB 492 on a grey petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 27 Jan 2006. 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 XXB 492 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XXB 492 is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on XXB 492?
The MOT on XXB 492 is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XXB 492 done?
XXB 492 was recorded at 163,784 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,182 miles a year.
Has XXB 492 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XXB 492 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on XXB 492 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 XXB 492 find?
XXB 492 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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