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CX53 TVC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,393 mi
Last recorded147,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 147,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

gearbox warning light on

Fail 19 Jul 2018 147,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

gearbox warning light on

Pass 20 May 2017 144,555 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 139,188 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 139,188 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 135,090 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 135,071 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 125,508 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 125,508 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 115,966 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 115,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 107,486 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 107,464 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 97,394 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2011 97,394 miles

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

rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2010 85,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,383 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,049 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,043 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,212 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 63,212 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,630 miles

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

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 TVC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CX53 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

CX53 TVC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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