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CX53 FKU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,334 mi
Last recorded148,334 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 148,334 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 145,704 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 145,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020
Pass 25 Jan 2019 143,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 140,677 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 136,007 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 136,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,132 miles

Bonnet cable not connected to release handle

Both rear inner tie bar boots twisted

Lower/Engine covers

Oil leak

Underbody starting to corrode

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 22 Jan 2016 126,132 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Cannot be opened or closed(cable come away from release handle) (8.4.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Both rear inner tie bar boots twisted

Lower/Engine covers

Oil leak

Underbody starting to corrode

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Dec 2014 120,928 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2014 117,336 miles

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

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

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

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

air suspension fault

Fail 6 Sep 2013 116,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

ns wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2013 114,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 109,411 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 109,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,779 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 103,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,379 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 95,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,623 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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CX53 FKU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CX53 FKU, 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 CX53 FKU registered?

CX53 FKU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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