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MX53 VTT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 102,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

fuel tank straps corroding

rear number plate fading

rear suspension arms boots detiorating

rear tyres on 2mm markers

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear number plate fading

rear suspension arm boots detiorating

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nsr tyre 3mm

rear number plate fading

rear track rod end boots perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsr tyre 3mm

rear number plate faded

rear track rod end boots perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 97,094 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake not returning to stop

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 93,704 miles

osf brake pipe heavily greased possible corrosion

osf tyre feathering inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 87,133 miles

rear tyres right on limit

unable to see condition of brake pads with wheels fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,184 miles

unable to see front brake pad thickness with wheels fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,522 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,386 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 76,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 72,525 miles

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

WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Pass 1 May 2012 68,610 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 68,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,061 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 59,484 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 56,006 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,064 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 47,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,406 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,648 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 VTT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

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

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