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MV53 ZZA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,264 mi
Last recorded169,264 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ZZA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 169,264 miles

minor oil leak from gearbox area

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2016 169,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

minor oil leak from gearbox area

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2016 169,235 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 166,051 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 158,200 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 153,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre getting low tread 2mm

restricted veiwing due to engine and underneath covers

Pass 24 Aug 2013 153,971 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low tread 2mm

restricted veiwing due to engine and underneath covers

Pass 17 Jul 2012 150,302 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 150,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2011 143,759 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 137,531 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 131,100 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 120,739 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 120,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 99,034 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 99,033 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ZZA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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