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DF53 GEY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,432 mi
Last recorded149,432 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GEY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 149,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 146,503 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 146,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 143,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover's fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2020 143,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

cover's fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2019 138,828 miles

Nearside Rear amber reflector damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2019 138,828 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear amber reflector damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,534 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,127 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,040 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,040 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 51,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,660 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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DF53 GEY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DF53 GEY, 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 DF53 GEY registered?

DF53 GEY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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