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MT53 MTU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,587 mi
Last recorded159,587 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 MTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 159,587 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 159,580 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 155,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp cleaning device defective

Fail 15 Nov 2023 155,136 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 150,159 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 150,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 147,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 145,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,977 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 139,254 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 137,490 miles

Offside Rear drop link has play but ok at time of test

both rear top arm bushes slight play but at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2016 136,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,655 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 134,031 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 133,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 133,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 126,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,344 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 25,675 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 102,304 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 84,987 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 66,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,431 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 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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MT53 MTU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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