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MX53 VPW

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,540 mi
Last recorded179,540 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 179,540 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 175,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 175,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 174,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 166,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 166,357 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced MAIN BEAM AFTER MARKET LAMPS, NO AIM. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose BOLT MISSING FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently BONNET WILL NOT OPEN. ALL ITEMS UNDER BONNET FAIL. BRAKES, STEERING, SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL ITEMS. FUEL SYSTEMS. (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 162,097 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front headlight beam patten very poor both sides

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

engine has a rattle

Fail 27 Apr 2017 160,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and air fresheners ()

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak substantial ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip on screen drivers side (8.3.1d)

engine has a loud tapping noise also engine oil is over filled

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,054 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 137,878 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 120,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear strut lower mounting point joint has slight play

offside rear strut lower mounting point joint has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,781 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,621 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,279 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,336 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 VPW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 MX53 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

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