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AN53 AWN

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,127 mi
Last recorded105,127 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 AWN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 105,127 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,806 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 99,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very slight cuts/tears on inner sidewall of tyre[as marked] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting at rear top area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "stone chip" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 97,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on o/s engine bank at rear. possible cam box or cam rear seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 97,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on o/s engine bank at rear. possible cam box or cam rear seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,960 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre on centre of tyre tread face ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two slight tears/cuts on inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 90,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 90,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,578 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 85,576 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 82,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 77,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 74,103 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 70,389 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 68,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 65,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 63,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 63,159 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,218 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air suspension fault

Fail 20 Jan 2010 59,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air suspension fault

Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,018 miles

wipers torn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,319 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,951 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 30,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AN53 AWN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AN53 AWN, 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 AN53 AWN registered?

AN53 AWN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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