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MC53 FBD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,535 mi
Last recorded138,535 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 138,535 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 138,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front no beam patern condensation on inside

Pass 12 Feb 2015 133,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 124,240 miles

offside rear tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 124,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

offside front tyre scubbed off on inner edge

suspension light indicating a fault

Pass 18 Jan 2013 103,933 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,723 miles

wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2011 76,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,453 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,707 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,554 miles

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

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

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 FBD 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 MC53 FBD, 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 MC53 FBD registered?

MC53 FBD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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