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MT53 OBU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,211 mi
Last recorded179,211 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 179,211 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 169,672 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 169,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint behind wheel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 168,560 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 168,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 164,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 161,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 161,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 157,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 149,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 137,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 125,526 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,757 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,799 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 97,792 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,074 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,084 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,685 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,044 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,224 miles

o/s/r tyre tread wearing to excess on inside edge.

n/s/r tyre tread illegal on inside edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,929 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 22,929 miles

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

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

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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MT53 OBU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

MT53 OBU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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