MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil 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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view laminate failed (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Gearbox noisy
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen cracked more than 40 mm in swepted area (3.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear bellow o/s/footwell (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at radiator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewalls perished
some damage n/s/f tyre sidewall and sidewall perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some damage n/s/f tyre sidewall and perished
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some damage n/s/f tyre sidewall and perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front number plate slightly deterioratd still readable
n/s rear tyre deep cut to inner sidewall not exposing cords
o/s front o/s rear tyre cuts to outer sidewall not exposing cords
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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MV53 EVF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 EVF, 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 EVF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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