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MW53 UVT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,412 mi
Last recorded143,412 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 UVT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 143,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 137,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,114 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 126,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,360 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 115,829 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 115,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure STRAP BROKEN (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 114,558 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 114,558 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 110,190 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 109,840 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 105,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 100,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 95,430 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,317 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 78,315 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres are starting to perish - splits within the treads.

offside rear tyre has two punctures

Fail 2 Sep 2014 76,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,924 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 45,519 miles

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

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 12 Dec 2006 36,805 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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MW53 UVT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW53 UVT, 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 MW53 UVT registered?

MW53 UVT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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