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53 TJ

1971 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 6277cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,358 mi
Last recorded46,358 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Jensen Interceptor57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 TJ
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,277cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 45,824 miles

corrosion to rear valance

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 16 May 2018 45,817 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 45,811 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,807 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 45,797 miles

Nearside front wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 45,765 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,741 miles

nearside wiper blade poor condition

some corrosion nearside rear leaf spring front mounting area

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2010 45,420 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all the tyres old and starting to perish

slight rust on edges of floors and sills

Fail 18 May 2010 45,420 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all the tyres old and starting to perish

slight rust on edges of floors and sills

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor?

Based on 4,348 MOT tests across 581 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 158
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 102
Headlamp not working on main beam 72
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 65
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53 TJ is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 6,277cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1971 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 57,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jensen Interceptor fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 53 TJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 53 TJ registered?

53 TJ is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 27 October 1971.

Is 53 TJ safe to buy?

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