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1553 PU

2013 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,439 mi
Last recorded111,439 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Jaguar Xj62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1553 PU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,439 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust flexy pipes deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 111,438 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust flexy pipes deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 103,506 miles

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 84,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,166 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,368 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 49,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,148 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,856 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,897 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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1553 PU is a 2013 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1553 PU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 13 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1553 PU is a 2013 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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