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MT53 EYK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,311 mi
Last recorded142,311 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 EYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 142,311 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 141,686 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,348 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 138,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 137,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 137,400 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust full of water (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 136,323 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 136,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 134,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 132,605 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 132,605 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 130,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 128,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 128,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,045 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,232 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 114,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,868 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,293 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 66,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,640 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded not scored,pitted or worn at time of test.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,316 miles

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

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 12 Dec 2006 46,420 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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MT53 EYK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MT53 EYK, 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 MT53 EYK registered?

MT53 EYK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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