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AX53 HNV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,497 mi
Last recorded98,497 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 98,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Nov 2023 87,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Dec 2022 76,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,691 miles

Both rear track arms ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,099 miles

Both headlamps fading

Both rear tie bar joint dust covers perished and cracked

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 43,964 miles

Both rear tie bar joint dust covers cracked and perished

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 43,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides, split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting. 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tie bar joint dust covers cracked and perished

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,916 miles

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

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))

Rear suspension tie bar joint dust cover perished/cracked both sides

Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,894 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 43,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,812 miles

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads cutting off on inside of pattern

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,981 miles

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

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

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,275 miles

front tyre cutting off on inside of tread pattern (tracking?)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,831 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

undertrays preventing full inspection.

w/blades split on ends.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,841 miles

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

front tyres cutting off on inside of tread pattern

Fail 12 Dec 2007 25,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres cutting off on inside of tread pattern

Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AX53 HNV 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 81%.

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 AX53 HNV, 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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AX53 HNV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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