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DK53 ERO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,072 mi
Last recorded161,072 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ERO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 161,072 miles

Central Rear spare wheel underinflated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f inner brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r number plate lamp dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 157,194 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 157,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 151,801 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 149,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 148,102 miles

wet weather conditions

Pass 6 Aug 2014 142,542 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 136,694 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 136,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine managment light on

offside rear tyre has puncture

traction control warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 133,078 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 133,078 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 126,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2009 126,140 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 121,996 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 121,815 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 115,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2007 115,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 109,351 miles

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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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DK53 ERO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK53 ERO, 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 DK53 ERO registered?

DK53 ERO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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