MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture over the tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sub Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Undertray fitted masking some components
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sub Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Undertray fitted masking some components
Engine covers fitted.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/50ZR18 101W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/50ZR18 101W (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Undertrays fitted covering some components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/50ZR18 101W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/50ZR18 101W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Undertrays fitted covering some components
Engine bay covers fitted.
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Engine bay covers fitted.
Under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge
Unable to check all brake pipes due to undertrays
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement caster bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge
Unable to check all brake pipes due to undertrays
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 OPB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 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 FV53 OPB, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FV53 OPB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 January 2004.
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