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ME52 COS

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,312 mi
Last recorded75,312 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME52 COS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play upper movement.

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has slight play upper movement.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,101 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 75,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,286 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 75,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2009 73,930 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 73,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,481 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

play in both rear hubs

Fail 6 Sep 2008 72,481 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

play in both rear hubs

Pass 7 Jan 2008 122,987 miles

bad tear o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Jun 2007 108,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 98,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 83,381 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 83,373 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ME52 COS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ME52 COS, 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 ME52 COS registered?

ME52 COS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is ME52 COS safe to buy?

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