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Jaguar XK

Green · Petrol · 1960 · 4,196 cc

242 AXHMOT history

242 AXH is a green petrol Jaguar XK first used on 1 Jun 1960. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 48,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,519 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
242 AXH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 Jun 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

242 AXH was last recorded at 48,519 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,518 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,519 miles
  • 2019 – 48,286 miles
  • 2015 – 47,913 miles
  • 2014 – 46,569 miles
  • 2013 – 45,539 miles
  • 2012 – 44,830 miles
  • 2011 – 43,492 miles
  • 2010 – 42,469 miles
  • 2009 – 41,466 miles
  • 2008 – 39,903 miles
  • 2006 – 38,897 miles
  • 2005 – 35,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,519 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear leaf springs covered in protective grease. Unable to fully check condition of leaves, spring anchors, or shackles.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,519 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,519 miles
    Test number
    893525809043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,518 miles (+232)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    977386993151
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront All direction indicators not working front and rear ./// (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,286 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,286 miles
    Test number
    311198855120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,913 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    797957244950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,569 miles (+1,030)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,569 miles
    Test number
    215457794196
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside hub/shock area has slight misting of oil

  6. Pass45,539 miles (+709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    327948303425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass44,830 miles (+1,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,830 miles
    Test number
    687121852107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass43,492 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,492 miles
    Test number
    138510771498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,469 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    124680060438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,466 miles (+301)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,466 miles
    Test number
    181330879422
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteSlight play im steering rack

  11. Fail41,165 miles (+1,262)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    934124069000
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  12. Pass39,903 miles (+2)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,903 miles
    Test number
    781554718053
    • DangerousRear leaf springs covered in protective grease. Unable to fully check condition of leaves, spring anchors, or shackles.

  13. Fail39,901 miles (+1,004)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,901 miles
    Test number
    681979508045
    • DangerousRear leaf springs covered in protective grease. Unable to fully check condition of leaves, spring anchors, or shackles.
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass38,897 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,897 miles
    Test number
    761269766280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    313933465252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 242 AXH

What vehicle is registration 242 AXH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 242 AXH on a green petrol Jaguar XK first used on 1 Jun 1960. 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 242 AXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 242 AXH is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 242 AXH?
The MOT on 242 AXH is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 242 AXH done?
242 AXH was recorded at 48,519 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 617 miles a year.
Has 242 AXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 242 AXH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 242 AXH 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 242 AXH find?
242 AXH passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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