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MC53 EVD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,127 mi
Last recorded30,127 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EVD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill cover engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,911 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 29,897 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

sill covers fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,342 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 29,342 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2014 29,233 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 29,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 29,055 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 28,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Park brake fault warning light on display

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,517 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 28,517 miles

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

Nail and slow puncture nsf tyre ( repairable )

Park brake fault warning on display

Undertrays fitted engine,sills and brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,078 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,299 miles

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

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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MC53 EVD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MC53 EVD, 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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MC53 EVD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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