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MT53 ONK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,041 mi
Last recorded179,041 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 ONK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 179,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air supension warning light

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 19 Mar 2019 179,016 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel binding

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

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

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

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

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

air supension warning light

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 177,795 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 170,691 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside and offside (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air suspension fault

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 170,691 miles

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside and offside (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air suspension fault

Pass 19 Jan 2016 162,960 miles

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

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

chips in screen

Fail 18 Jan 2016 162,956 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

air suspension fault message displayed

brake warning lamp on

chips in screen

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2014 161,604 miles

brake warning low on

engine light light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 155,687 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2013 155,687 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 151,332 miles

drop links worn

front suspension noisy

front tyres worn on edges

rear suspension arm bushes worn badly

Pass 8 Dec 2011 146,494 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)

front discs worn

Fail 8 Dec 2011 146,492 miles

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

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

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)

front discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 130,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,552 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 89,881 miles

front suspension very noisey

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 12 Dec 2007 72,862 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 55,009 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ONK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,555cc 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 MT53 ONK, 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 ONK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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