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MV53 EVC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,972 mi
Last recorded133,972 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 133,972 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 133,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Aug 2021 132,594 miles

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 132,014 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 131,487 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jun 2019 131,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 129,264 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 129,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,996 miles

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

Front subframe and chassis leg area coated in waxoyl, both sides

Nearside Front brake pipe/s coated in waxoyl

Offside Front brake pipe/s coated in waxoyl

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 122,144 miles

bonnet release lever missing

engine management light illuminated

Fail 26 Jul 2016 122,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

bonnet release lever missing

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Aug 2015 122,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 122,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 121,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,588 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 120,587 miles

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

Offside front tyre at limit

Pass 26 Oct 2012 113,206 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 113,206 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 104,010 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 104,010 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,699 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,324 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,174 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,688 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,659 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 EVC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MV53 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

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

Is MV53 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 EVC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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