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MX53 VRD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,698 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 88,433 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 88,433 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,555 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,555 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 / burst (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,450 miles

engine covers / body covers obstructing some components

Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,274 miles

track light on

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 69,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,085 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 49,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,103 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,161 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 VRD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

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

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