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AJ53 AMJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

150,011 mi
Last recorded150,011 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 AMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 150,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 148,215 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 147,074 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 144,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 144,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,849 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 138,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 138,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 136,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link dust cover has slight split

Fail 18 Oct 2019 136,596 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link dust cover has slight split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 133,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 128,824 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,824 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,590 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,272 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVERS MISSING EXPOSING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 66,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 52,458 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 52,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 42,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,026 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 35,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,133 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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AJ53 AMJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AJ53 AMJ, 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 AJ53 AMJ registered?

AJ53 AMJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AJ53 AMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 AMJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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