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FE53 HCP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HCP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,271 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,137 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 101,137 miles

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

high level stop light not working

nearside inner steering rack arm bent

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,631 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 98,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,720 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 96,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,898 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,518 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 89,485 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,325 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,313 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,216 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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FE53 HCP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE53 HCP, 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 FE53 HCP registered?

FE53 HCP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is FE53 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 HCP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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