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MX53 VPF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,127 mi
Last recorded78,127 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,127 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,459 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bars both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 72,471 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,598 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,578 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,522 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 55,750 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,975 miles

slight play in o/s/r joint

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,088 miles

brake pipes at front and rear have corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,839 miles

side movement on brake pedal

Fail 16 Nov 2015 48,839 miles

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

side movement on brake pedal

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,754 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 41,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,846 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,846 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,485 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,653 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 VPF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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