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AF53 OLH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 152,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 152,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down and no securing clip (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 144,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 144,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear brake pipes rusty

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

Pass 15 Sep 2015 139,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 129,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 May 2014 129,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 123,139 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 123,107 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,160 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,182 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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AF53 OLH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 OLH, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF53 OLH registered?

AF53 OLH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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