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MW53 ZNP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,818 mi
Last recorded126,818 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 ZNP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,303 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,619 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 124,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 123,323 miles

suspect washers frozen

Fail 16 Dec 2013 119,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,657 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 100,036 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 88,916 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 88,914 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 87,211 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 82,971 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 82,971 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 77,389 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,275 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 72,275 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZNP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW53 ZNP, 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 ZNP registered?

MW53 ZNP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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