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Nearside Front brake slightly binding on manual inspection
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake hose (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose ferrule (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake slightly binding on manual inspection
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front undertray slightly insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front undertray slightly insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated
tyre size-235/50/18
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated
tyre size-235/50/18
engine under tray/cover insecure, not likely to become detached
offside front tyre, inner and outer side wall deteriorated
oil leak
tyre size-235/50/18
FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS BACKING PLATE CORRODED
FRONT PADS LOW
NSR TYRE ON 2-3MM
OSF TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO THE INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALL DUE TO THE TYRE BEEN RUN AT LOW PRESSURE
SLIGHT BIND TO FRONT BRAKES
SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR ANTIROLL BAR LINK
SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR UPPER WISHBONE INNER BALL JOINT
WINDSCREEN HAS A LARGE CRACK AROSS THE TOP BUT IS NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS BACKING PLATE CORRODED
FRONT PADS LOW
NSR TYRE ON 2-3MM
OSF TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO THE INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALL DUE TO THE TYRE BEEN RUN AT LOW PRESSURE
SLIGHT BIND TO FRONT BRAKES
SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR ANTIROLL BAR LINK
SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR UPPER WISHBONE INNER BALL JOINT
WINDSCREEN HAS A LARGE CRACK AROSS THE TOP BUT IS NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD
2X STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
FRONT SIDELIGHTS DULL
NSF ALLOY SLIGHTLY BUCKELED
NSF TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED AND ON 1.8MM
OSF TYRE PERISHED AND ON 3MM
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view REQUIRES MIRROR GLASS (8.1.2a)
REAR DISCS LIPPED
Nearside Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
2X STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
FRONT SIDELIGHTS DULL
NSF ALLOY SLIGHTLY BUCKELED
NSF TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED AND ON 1.8MM
OSF TYRE PERISHED AND ON 3MM
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view REQUIRES MIRROR GLASS (8.1.2a)
REAR DISCS LIPPED
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
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MV53 EVJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 EVJ, 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 EVJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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