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Jaguar XK

Blue · Petrol · 1954 · 3,400 cc

YVS 453MOT history

YVS 453 is a blue petrol Jaguar XK first used on 4 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 26,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
26,138 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YVS 453
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
4 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YVS 453 was last recorded at 26,138 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,568 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
570 miles
Average per year
1,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,138 miles
  • 2025 – 25,568 miles
  • 2013 – 19,581 miles
  • 2012 – 16,829 miles
  • 2011 – 13,667 miles
  • 2009 – 12,350 miles
  • 2008 – 11,245 miles
  • 2007 – 7,550 miles
  • 2006 – 5,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,138 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Slightly reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel adjustment or repair may be required (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,138 miles (+570)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    26,138 miles
    Test number
    440374125574
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Slightly reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel adjustment or repair may be required (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass25,568 miles (+5,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    672986303174
    • AdvisorySecondary brake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass19,581 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,581 miles
    Test number
    455578293226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail19,572 miles (+2,743)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,572 miles
    Test number
    569225193208
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Pass16,829 miles (+3,162)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,829 miles
    Test number
    369519032158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvanced to borderline wear/free play in nearside front upper ball joint
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses recommend repositioning
    • NoteDampness at brake master cylinder area, no visable leak found at time of test, recommend further attention.
    • NoteEvidence of movement at steering box to chassis, requires further attention.

  6. Pass13,667 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,667 miles
    Test number
    236617421132
    • NoteDampness in both rear shock absorbers

  7. Fail13,667 miles (+1,317)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,667 miles
    Test number
    769467221149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDampness in both rear shock absorbers

  8. Pass12,350 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,350 miles
    Test number
    480030519338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,245 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,245 miles
    Test number
    840518188087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,550 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,550 miles
    Test number
    873027767094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail7,546 miles (+2,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,546 miles
    Test number
    153687737498
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass5,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    5,103 miles
    Test number
    470029236003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail5,103 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,103 miles
    Test number
    862339136007
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about YVS 453

What vehicle is registration YVS 453 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YVS 453 on a blue petrol Jaguar XK first used on 4 Aug 1993. 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 YVS 453 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YVS 453 is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on YVS 453?
The MOT on YVS 453 is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YVS 453 done?
YVS 453 was recorded at 26,138 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,018 miles a year.
Has YVS 453 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YVS 453 has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on YVS 453 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 YVS 453 find?
YVS 453 passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly reduced light intensity; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel adjustment or repair may be required.

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