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JM53 XJL

2013 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,788 mi
Last recorded110,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Jaguar Xj62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM53 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 110,788 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 110,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,075 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 107,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 98,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,918 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror loose

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,899 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,676 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,565 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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JM53 XJL is a 2013 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,234 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 JM53 XJL, 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 13 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JM53 XJL registered?

JM53 XJL is a 2013 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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