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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,248 cc

Y885 PVJMOT history

Y885 PVJ is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
152,794 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 PVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y885 PVJ was last recorded at 152,794 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 5,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,374 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,420 miles
Average per year
3,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,794 miles
  • 2024 – 147,374 miles
  • 2023 – 143,603 miles
  • 2022 – 138,796 miles
  • 2021 – 134,631 miles
  • 2020 – 130,093 miles
  • 2019 – 127,416 miles
  • 2018 – 125,323 miles
  • 2017 – 122,316 miles
  • 2016 – 119,100 miles
  • 2015 – 115,198 miles
  • 2014 – 110,635 miles
  • 2013 – 106,239 miles
  • 2012 – 101,470 miles
  • 2011 – 97,031 miles
  • 2010 – 93,427 miles
  • 2009 – 89,413 miles
  • 2008 – 85,605 miles
  • 2007 – 81,533 miles
  • 2006 – 78,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,794 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill Front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill Front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEml onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light inop
  • AdvisorySteering rack weeping

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,794 miles (+5,420)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,794 miles
    Test number
    991834591489
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill Front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill Front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
    • AdvisorySteering rack weeping

  2. Pass147,374 miles (+3,771)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,374 miles
    Test number
    511314978676
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,603 miles (+4,807)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,603 miles
    Test number
    178365758381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cats corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass138,796 miles (+4,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,796 miles
    Test number
    578766129223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass134,631 miles (+93)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,631 miles
    Test number
    841034740434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail134,538 miles (+275)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,538 miles
    Test number
    478470528960
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail134,263 miles (+4,170)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,263 miles
    Test number
    616935157360
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,093 miles (+2,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,093 miles
    Test number
    763710370260
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,416 miles (+2,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,416 miles
    Test number
    607286927469
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  10. Pass125,323 miles (+3,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,323 miles
    Test number
    368136024100
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass122,316 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    978141614979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,100 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    904736876765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,198 miles
    Test number
    418626105115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,198 miles (+4,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,198 miles
    Test number
    658876205159
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,635 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,635 miles
    Test number
    766615204111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,239 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    976397623187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,470 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,470 miles
    Test number
    637704012190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,031 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    265521411438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,427 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    203642730166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail93,427 miles (+4,014)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    404602430155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass89,413 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,413 miles
    Test number
    294210829456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,605 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    762319898061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,533 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,533 miles
    Test number
    823022607138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    134306496493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 PVJ

Does Y885 PVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 PVJ expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 PVJ?
The MOT on Y885 PVJ expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 PVJ done?
Y885 PVJ was recorded at 152,794 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,798 miles a year.
Has Y885 PVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 PVJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y885 PVJ 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 Y885 PVJ find?
Y885 PVJ failed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 4 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has excessive play; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill front to back; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill front to back, and 14 more.

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