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MX53 VPD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,402 mi
Last recorded135,402 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VPD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 135,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 134,024 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 134,024 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,992 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 128,713 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded(a.b.s.pump)

major oil leaks

nearside front tyre cracked

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 128,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pipes corroded(a.b.s.pump)

major oil leaks

nearside front tyre cracked

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 120,770 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Both front tyre's edges worn

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded - master cylinder to ABS unit

Front to rear main brake pipe slightly corroded - engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake hose slightly corroded

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,770 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Both front tyre's edges worn

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded - master cylinder to ABS unit

Front to rear main brake pipe slightly corroded - engine bay

Offside rear brake hose slightly corroded

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,354 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 102,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,974 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 13 Jul 2007 38,142 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,905 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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MX53 VPD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX53 VPD, 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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MX53 VPD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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