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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 5,345 cc

XXJ 143MOT history

XXJ 143 is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
33,728 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XXJ 143
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,345 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XXJ 143 was last recorded at 33,728 miles on 27 May 2026, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,567 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,728 miles
  • 2025 – 33,567 miles
  • 2024 – 32,587 miles
  • 2023 – 31,438 miles
  • 2022 – 30,700 miles
  • 2018 – 30,174 miles
  • 2017 – 29,470 miles
  • 2016 – 28,499 miles
  • 2015 – 25,984 miles
  • 2014 – 25,722 miles
  • 2012 – 22,802 miles
  • 2009 – 21,444 miles
  • 2007 – 21,181 miles
  • 2006 – 21,064 miles
  • 2005 – 21,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,728 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,728 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    277246023968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,567 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,567 miles
    Test number
    235039153843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,587 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    690571374527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    866598374314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail31,438 miles (+738)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    192585740144
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass30,700 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    30,700 miles
    Test number
    720874229533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,174 miles
    Test number
    123296131538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,174 miles (+704)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,174 miles
    Test number
    643152613391
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass29,470 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    595624621633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,499 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,499 miles
    Test number
    433799316782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,984 miles
    Test number
    895329885193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,984 miles (+262)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,984 miles
    Test number
    657642385136
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  13. Pass25,722 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,722 miles
    Test number
    185146264405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,720 miles (+2,918)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,720 miles
    Test number
    136829554007
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass22,802 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,802 miles
    Test number
    735839472134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,799 miles (+1,355)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,799 miles
    Test number
    539707772153
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Perished
  17. Pass21,444 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,444 miles
    Test number
    470987759349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,318 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,318 miles
    Test number
    960761929052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,181 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,181 miles
    Test number
    113102307327
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  20. Fail21,181 miles (+117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,181 miles
    Test number
    330272607381
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass21,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,064 miles
    Test number
    420678196241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,064 miles (+21)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,064 miles
    Test number
    110398496201
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
  23. Pass21,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    21,043 miles
    Test number
    270087915269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XXJ 143

What vehicle is registration XXJ 143 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XXJ 143 on a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 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 XXJ 143 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XXJ 143 is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on XXJ 143?
The MOT on XXJ 143 is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XXJ 143 done?
XXJ 143 was recorded at 33,728 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 610 miles a year.
Has XXJ 143 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XXJ 143 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on XXJ 143 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 XXJ 143 find?
XXJ 143 passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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