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DE53 AWM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 AWM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 118,405 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 115,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2017 115,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside advise replace (3.5.1i)

Front nearside & offside tyres slightly wearing on non-measurable inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2016 112,793 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside advise replace (3.5.1i)

Front nearside & offside tyres slightly wearing on non-measurable inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 105,034 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 105,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 100,398 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,125 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,708 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 87,039 miles

offside rear door unable to open from the outside

Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,266 miles

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

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,951 miles

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

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)

engine oil low

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,853 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,713 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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DE53 AWM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE53 AWM, 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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DE53 AWM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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