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MC53 GBX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,743 mi
Last recorded123,743 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 GBX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 119,537 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,445 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed fault on central locking sticky to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 116,445 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed fault on central locking sticky to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,534 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 111,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,698 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,867 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 102,867 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 100,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,564 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 86,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 84,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,724 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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MC53 GBX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

MC53 GBX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is MC53 GBX safe to buy?

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