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MV53 DWJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,572 mi
Last recorded92,572 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 DWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,572 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,513 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated oil coated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge very worn and 2mm in the tread bar (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel no lock on both wheels (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,166 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,343 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 90,343 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Mar 2014 88,382 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,901 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear diff o/s seal

Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,277 miles

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

bonnet pull is broken

Fail 5 Mar 2012 83,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet pull is broken

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,364 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008
Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,174 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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MV53 DWJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV53 DWJ, 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 MV53 DWJ registered?

MV53 DWJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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