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FX53 VFO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VFO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 112,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,956 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 91,953 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear d bushes have slight play

Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,666 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear d bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,212 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,408 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 61,395 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 23 Aug 2012 53,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,818 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,641 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 29,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,840 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,722 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 20,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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FX53 VFO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX53 VFO, 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 FX53 VFO registered?

FX53 VFO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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