MOT Status
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159,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and has a screw in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside rear track control arm outer ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and has a screw in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlamp cleaning device defective
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Nearside headlamp cleaning device defective
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Offside Rear drop link has play but ok at time of test
both rear top arm bushes slight play but at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MT53 MTU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?
MT53 MTU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is MT53 MTU safe to buy?
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