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CN53 VTZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,628 mi
Last recorded87,628 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,628 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,189 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 82,493 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,560 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES STABILIZER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,671 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,031 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,634 miles

both sides rear arms gaiters deteriated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,123 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,982 miles

fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,679 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,120 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 44,113 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,261 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,205 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)

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

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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CN53 VTZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CN53 VTZ, 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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CN53 VTZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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