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MV53 EUX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,094 mi
Last recorded57,094 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 EUX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 57,094 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,521 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 56,518 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 55,281 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,626 miles

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

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

subframe as corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2021 54,623 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

subframe as corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,719 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,124 miles

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

Rear subframe corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,990 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,247 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,052 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,929 miles

near side rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 36,929 miles

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

near side rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,332 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,093 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,395 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 18,393 miles

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

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

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 EUX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EUX, 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 EUX registered?

MV53 EUX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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