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FY53 NTF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,105 mi
Last recorded125,105 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,105 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 124,790 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,648 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 109,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,317 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 84,829 miles

advise heavy corrosion to all brake pipes but are not reduced in diameter

advise nsf tyre wearing low

advise rear indicators pale

advise slight play in all front suspension joints

advise slight play in all rear lower wishbones bushes

advise slight play in nsf hub

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise heavy corrosion to all brake pipes but are not reduced in diameter

advise nsf tyre wearing low

advise rear indicators pale

advise slight play in all front suspension joints

advise slight play in all rear lower wishbones bushes

advise slight play in nsf hub

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,101 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,364 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 59,364 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,259 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,824 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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FY53 NTF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY53 NTF, 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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FY53 NTF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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