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MV53 EUT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,693 mi
Last recorded112,693 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 EUT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,693 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 112,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake blinding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,764 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,877 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm rose joint dust covers split

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm rose joint dust covers split

Fail 4 Jan 2018 96,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm rose joint dust covers split

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm rose joint dust covers split

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,647 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 92,613 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs rusting on faces

offside and nearside rear lower trunion bushes have slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2015 82,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs rusting on faces

offside and nearside rear lower trunion bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,225 miles

both rear discs rusting on inner surfaces

Fail 30 Jan 2014 79,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear discs rusting on inner surfaces

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall but not yet to cords

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear discs rusting on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake discs rusting on edges of inside surfaces

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,771 miles

all brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,776 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,032 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,780 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,401 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 EUT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MV53 EUT, 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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MV53 EUT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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