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FE53 MXR

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,166 mi
Last recorded220,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 MXR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 220,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 217,847 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated release catch (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

c.e.l - check coolant level indicator on

Pass 8 Sep 2015 202,272 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak on undertrays

Fail 8 Sep 2015 202,272 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2x bothisides (1.1.C.1a)

Slight oil leak on undertrays

Pass 17 Sep 2014 186,665 miles

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

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

Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 173,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 165,351 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 165,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 146,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 126,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 105,787 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 105,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,181 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,339 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 87,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 69,258 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 MXR 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 75%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

FE53 MXR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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