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AO53 WGJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,159 mi
Last recorded108,159 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 105,833 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 103,157 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 103,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,359 miles

Dampness around nearside front hydraulic unit ,but no leaks detected

Front tyres cracked/perished and worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated At outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 100,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer joint gaiter splitting and joint has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to flexi hose (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer gaiter splitting and joint has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight amount of oil around nearside front suspension hydraulic unit

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,267 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower rose joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear handbrake return spring missing but not affecting the operation of the handbrake

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

Offside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower rose joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing but not affecting the operation of the handbrake

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,267 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower rose joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear handbrake return spring missing but not affecting the operation of the handbrake

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

Offside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower rose joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing but not affecting the operation of the handbrake

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,766 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 85,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,776 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components at time of the test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking but no cords visible at time of the test

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking but no cords visible at time of the test

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,364 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,996 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2010 50,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake slight binding;attention advised

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perishing

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler flap broken

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,528 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,043 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,987 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 21,819 miles

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

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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AO53 WGJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO53 WGJ, 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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AO53 WGJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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