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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

Y243 VGVMOT history

Y243 VGV is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 61,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,722 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 VGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 VGV was last recorded at 61,722 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,072 miles · 19 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,650 miles
Average per year
1,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,722 miles
  • 2025 – 58,072 miles
  • 2023 – 57,150 miles
  • 2022 – 55,859 miles
  • 2018 – 54,511 miles
  • 2016 – 53,695 miles
  • 2015 – 51,699 miles
  • 2014 – 50,617 miles
  • 2013 – 49,482 miles
  • 2011 – 47,252 miles
  • 2010 – 46,313 miles
  • 2009 – 44,973 miles
  • 2008 – 39,504 miles
  • 2007 – 36,064 miles
  • 2006 – 30,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,722 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,722 miles (+3,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,722 miles
    Test number
    334468645658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass58,072 miles (+922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    956902851759
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass57,150 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    403205079075
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion under vehicle but not excessive

  4. Pass55,859 miles (+1,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    836842772162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious ares of excessive corrosion under vehicle but not within a prescribed area

  5. Pass54,511 miles (+816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,511 miles
    Test number
    945706462078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,695 miles (+1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    670093271838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass51,699 miles (+1,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,699 miles
    Test number
    928905525166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass50,617 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    338920174193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,482 miles (+2,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,482 miles
    Test number
    268991873153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass47,252 miles (+939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    659554671172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail46,313 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    603414620163
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass46,313 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    630194720114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,973 miles (+5,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    153022789445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass39,504 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    103577778056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,064 miles
    Test number
    630790687071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail36,064 miles (+5,257)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,064 miles
    Test number
    780520287054
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    412799606116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y243 VGV

Does Y243 VGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 VGV is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y243 VGV?
The MOT on Y243 VGV is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 VGV done?
Y243 VGV was recorded at 61,722 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 1,559 miles a year.
Has Y243 VGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 VGV has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2010.
Has the mileage on Y243 VGV 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 Y243 VGV find?
Y243 VGV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod.

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