Jaguar XJ
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,555 cc
Y5 BBYMOT history
Y5 BBY is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 3 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,322 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 82,322 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 BBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,555 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 BBY was last recorded at 82,322 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 5,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Feb 2022: 61,586 miles, lower than 61,591 miles on 10 Jan 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,120 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,202 miles
- Average per year
- 2,842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,322 miles
- 2025 – 77,120 miles
- 2024 – 66,638 miles
- 2023 – 61,615 miles
- 2022 – 61,586 miles
- 2021 – 61,236 miles
- 2020 – 61,235 miles
- 2019 – 61,129 miles
- 2015 – 59,944 miles
- 2014 – 58,647 miles
- 2013 – 57,267 miles
- 2012 – 56,410 miles
- 2011 – 55,543 miles
- 2010 – 54,995 miles
- 2009 – 50,943 miles
- 2008 – 46,447 miles
- 2007 – 38,698 miles
- 2006 – 25,206 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,322 miles
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.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
BOTH SUBFRAMES RUSTING UP.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
COOLANT LOW ON DASH.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE CABLES RUBBING ON REAR DROP LINKS.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,322 miles (+5,202)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 82,322 miles
- Test number
- 904952544921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,120 miles (+10,482)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 77,120 miles
- Test number
- 847328581884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,638 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 66,638 miles
- Test number
- 293393631205
- AdvisoryBOTH SUBFRAMES RUSTING UP.
- AdvisoryCOOLANT LOW ON DASH.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE CABLES RUBBING ON REAR DROP LINKS. (1.1.15 (a))
Fail66,601 miles (+4,986)6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,601 miles
- Test number
- 424118385589
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH NSR & OSR REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER & OUTER BALL JOINT RUBBERS SPLIT,REPLACE COMPLETE THING. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH SUBFRAMES RUSTING UP.
- AdvisoryCOOLANT LOW ON DASH.
- AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY LOOSE & HANGING DOWN,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE CALIPER RETURN SPRINGS MISSING. (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front OSF AIR SUSPENSION OUTER RUBBER BOOT PROTECTOR LOOSE.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPOSSIBLE ABS FAULT,ADVISE PLUG IN AND CHECK.
- AdvisoryREAR BRAKE INBALANCE.,NSR=296KG,OSR=184KG.
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE CABLES RUBBING ON REAR DROP LINKS. (1.1.15 (a))
Pass61,615 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 61,615 miles
- Test number
- 728315244983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,586 miles (-5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 61,586 miles
- Test number
- 672469305819
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail61,591 miles (+355)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,591 miles
- Test number
- 163672385324
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF WIPER BLADE WRONG SIZE. (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear BOTH REAR TRACKING ARM INNER BALL JOINT RUBBERS SPLIT.
- AdvisoryUNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Pass61,236 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 61,236 miles
- Test number
- 927584909351
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING UNDER WHEEL ARCH,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR AIR SUSPENSION UNIT SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Fail61,235 miles (+106)10 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,235 miles
- Test number
- 183335688515
- MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR BOTTOM ARM INNER REAR ROSE BUSH WORN OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 pin or bush excessively worn OSR BOTTOM ARM REAR INNER BUSH WORN OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING ,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING UNDER WHEEL ARCH. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear REAR SUSPENSION UNIT SHOWING SIGN OF OIL LEAK.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Pass61,129 miles (+1,185)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 61,129 miles
- Test number
- 658102031341
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES 2003 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE CRACKING & PERISHING. (235-50X18W)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNSF TYRE 2007 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE CRACKING & PERISHING.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect REAR SHOCKER LEAKING,( AIR SUSPENSION UNIT). (5.3.2 (b))
Pass59,944 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 59,944 miles
- Test number
- 485986775102
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth rear and o/s/f tyres have inner sidewall damage/wear
Fail59,944 miles (+1,297)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,944 miles
- Test number
- 235355675120
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteAll tyres have inner sidewall damage
Pass58,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,647 miles
- Test number
- 749238564163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,647 miles (+1,380)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,647 miles
- Test number
- 709487964154
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass57,267 miles (+857)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 57,267 miles
- Test number
- 446443673173
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSmall split in nearside wiper blade
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,410 miles (+867)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 56,410 miles
- Test number
- 435569172172
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass55,543 miles (+548)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,543 miles
- Test number
- 997617751169
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass54,995 miles (+4,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 54,995 miles
- Test number
- 601147760187
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass50,943 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 50,943 miles
- Test number
- 952194109237
- 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)
Fail50,943 miles (+4,496)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,943 miles
- Test number
- 961794109257
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Fail46,447 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,447 miles
- Test number
- 332722918414
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,447 miles (+7,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 46,447 miles
- Test number
- 372692418253
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 38,698 miles
- Test number
- 511975407236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,698 miles (+13,492)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,698 miles
- Test number
- 592794207241
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wishbone rear bushes. †both front wiper blades split slightly at edges.
Pass25,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 25,206 miles
- Test number
- 291304626409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y5 BBY
- Does Y5 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BBY is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 BBY?
- The MOT on Y5 BBY is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y5 BBY done?
- Y5 BBY was recorded at 82,322 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,842 miles a year.
- Has Y5 BBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 BBY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y5 BBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y5 BBY find?
- Y5 BBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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