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MC53 LTU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,992 mi
Last recorded132,992 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 132,992 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 132,990 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 128,120 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 6 Nov 2024 128,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,938 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 115,441 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 113,266 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,067 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 106,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,185 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger air-bag light on;suspect air bag switched off.NO light on dash to indicate fault

Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,604 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

some wear in front brake discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,295 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,006 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,006 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

damage to n/side front wing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

r/n/s tyre wearing thin

wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,676 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 LTU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

MC53 LTU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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