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FE53 OBK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,073 mi
Last recorded148,073 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OBK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 142,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner and outer joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 123,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 121,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 119,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,019 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 109,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 97,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,083 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 89,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 74,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 45,511 miles

Front brake inbalance is a bit high

Pass 6 May 2008 37,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,257 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 OBK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OBK, 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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FE53 OBK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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