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MX53 VPE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,338 mi
Last recorded132,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 132,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 132,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,012 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 129,012 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 129,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing shock absorber mount pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexy by chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes by chassis le, 2 pipes leading to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing shock absorber mount pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 17 Sep 2016 117,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 100,904 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,058 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,848 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 55,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,241 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 VPE 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 VPE, 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 VPE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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