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ML53 OBB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,854 mi
Last recorded114,854 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 OBB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,854 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all suspension components dust covers slight perished

both subframes surface corrosion

brake pipes covered by under covers and all covered in grease

slight oil leak

under trays and outer sill covers

Fail 12 Jan 2021 114,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension dust covers all slight perished

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

all brake pipes covered by grease and under trays

slight oil leak

surface corrosion on subframes

under covers

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both number plate bulbs lens caps missing

suspension components have surface corrosion rears and fronts and subframes

under trays and sill covers

Pass 22 Sep 2018 97,837 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake fluxuation

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,956 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,322 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 91,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen is cracked but is not within specified failure area

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,616 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 82,616 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,398 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 72,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,314 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,820 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,820 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 46,683 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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ML53 OBB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML53 OBB, 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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ML53 OBB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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