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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,239 cc

N52 VPDMOT history

N52 VPD is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 16 May 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2026
Mileage
123,754 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N52 VPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 May 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

N52 VPD was last recorded at 123,754 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,752 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,754 miles
  • 2025 – 123,752 miles
  • 2024 – 123,745 miles
  • 2023 – 123,727 miles
  • 2015 – 123,697 miles
  • 2014 – 123,513 miles
  • 2013 – 123,443 miles
  • 2012 – 123,290 miles
  • 2011 – 122,912 miles
  • 2010 – 120,813 miles
  • 2009 – 118,424 miles
  • 2008 – 115,725 miles
  • 2007 – 112,862 miles
  • 2006 – 109,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,754 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,754 miles (+2)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,754 miles
    Test number
    116773124013
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass123,752 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,752 miles
    Test number
    867807509183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass123,745 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,745 miles
    Test number
    545377274091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,727 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    325027554207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,697 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    708628005118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,513 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,513 miles
    Test number
    395826914124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,443 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,443 miles
    Test number
    147088903101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,290 miles (+378)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    427665602181
    • NoteOil leak from rear axle
    • NoteRear tyres perished
  9. Pass122,912 miles (+2,099)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,912 miles
    Test number
    139549491049
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls slightly perished
    • NoteSlight oil leak on rear axle
  10. Pass120,813 miles (+2,389)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    120,813 miles
    Test number
    232987300149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls slightly perished and tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight oil leak on rear axle
  11. Pass118,424 miles (+2,699)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    118,424 miles
    Test number
    171090519197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNear side dipped head light unit slight vibration
  12. Pass115,725 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    193899188011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    112,862 miles
    Test number
    613526477014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,862 miles (+3,279)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,862 miles
    Test number
    642426577096
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing outer edge
  15. Pass109,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    109,583 miles
    Test number
    673221196036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N52 VPD

Does N52 VPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N52 VPD expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N52 VPD?
The MOT on N52 VPD expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N52 VPD done?
N52 VPD was recorded at 123,754 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 699 miles a year.
Has N52 VPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N52 VPD has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on N52 VPD 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 N52 VPD find?
N52 VPD failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 1 more.

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