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MX53 VPJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,348 mi
Last recorded101,348 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 101,348 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on and engine running rough due to split pipe on inlet

nearside front tyre bald on inside edges and perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,340 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 98,314 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,470 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 38,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,167 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 VPJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 MX53 VPJ registered?

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

Is MX53 VPJ safe to buy?

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