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AK53 OYE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OYE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 141,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 138,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 138,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe that meets flexi to rear caliper (yellow marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe that meets flexi to rear caliper (yellow marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,112 miles

front tyres worn and deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,138 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 131,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 126,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,344 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,515 miles

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 17 Aug 2013 107,513 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn, corroded and in poor condition

rear discs worn, corroded and in poor condition

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,898 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 86,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,839 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,747 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,625 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 39,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 26 Feb 2007 33,702 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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AK53 OYE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK53 OYE, 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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AK53 OYE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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