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AV53 CDT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,982 mi
Last recorded80,982 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CDT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,982 miles

Plastic covers in inner sills

Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,149 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,143 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,311 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,210 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 58,171 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake system fault warning showing on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2010 58,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake disc worn.

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

offside front brake disc worn.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,630 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,471 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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AV53 CDT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV53 CDT, 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 AV53 CDT registered?

AV53 CDT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is AV53 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 CDT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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