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Jaguar XJ

White · Petrol · 2003 · 3,550 cc

Y8 GCHMOT history

Y8 GCH is a white petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 93,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,339 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 GCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,550 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 GCH was last recorded at 93,339 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,062 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,277 miles
Average per year
6,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,339 miles
  • 2024 – 90,062 miles
  • 2022 – 75,537 miles
  • 2021 – 70,350 miles
  • 2020 – 65,919 miles
  • 2019 – 55,614 miles
  • 2018 – 45,661 miles
  • 2017 – 34,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,339 miles (+3,277)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,339 miles
    Test number
    550329809199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass90,062 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    112837865874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail90,059 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,059 miles
    Test number
    463741077605
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass128,688 km2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,688 km
    Test number
    796047005547
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass75,537 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,537 miles
    Test number
    481574459643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,533 miles (+5,183)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,533 miles
    Test number
    933805728142
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass70,350 miles (+4,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,350 miles
    Test number
    138278836112
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear subframe and fuel tank strap.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly split.
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak.
  8. Pass65,919 miles (+10,305)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,919 miles
    Test number
    943376791515
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted covering some components
  9. Pass55,614 miles (+9,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,614 miles
    Test number
    339242512205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass45,661 miles (+10,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    892546752134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass34,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,670 miles
    Test number
    328611871294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,670 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,670 miles
    Test number
    711493119392
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about Y8 GCH

Does Y8 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 GCH is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 GCH?
The MOT on Y8 GCH is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 GCH done?
Y8 GCH was recorded at 93,339 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
Has Y8 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 GCH has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 GCH 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 Y8 GCH find?
Y8 GCH passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 4 more.

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