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FE53 OAO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,114 mi
Last recorded167,114 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OAO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 167,114 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake pipes and some other components greased for corrosion protection

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

Pass 26 Feb 2018 164,049 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 157,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 148,433 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 148,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 140,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 132,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 115,349 miles

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

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight play o/s/r stub axle tie rod bush

Pass 19 Apr 2010 108,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 87,094 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,461 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 22,449 miles

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

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

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 OAO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE53 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

FE53 OAO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is FE53 OAO safe to buy?

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