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CU53 UJE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,270 mi
Last recorded82,270 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UJE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,374 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,357 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 79,872 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 79,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 65,131 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 1 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,115 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 25,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,355 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,880 miles

Nail in offside 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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CU53 UJE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CU53 UJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 UJE registered?

CU53 UJE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is CU53 UJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 UJE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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