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AP53 GHU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,106 mi
Last recorded49,106 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GHU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,106 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 48,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,403 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,037 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,051 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,104 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,917 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,366 miles

Lower under tray preventing full inspection.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 40,366 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Lower under tray preventing full inspection.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,538 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,663 miles

wiper rubbers splitting at ends .

Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,360 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 13,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,073 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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AP53 GHU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 AP53 GHU, 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 AP53 GHU registered?

AP53 GHU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is AP53 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 GHU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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