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MX53 VUB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,839 mi
Last recorded109,839 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 109,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongey

n/s/f and o/s/f. shock obsorbers coroded

Fail 26 Jun 2026 109,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongey

n/s/f and o/s/f. shock obsorbers coroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 108,119 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,159 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 102,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 98,292 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 98,292 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 95,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,321 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 87,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush connected to lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,406 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,599 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 77,599 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,947 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 75,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and advise all rear torsion bar bushes (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,517 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,814 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,321 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,814 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 51,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,487 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,872 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Near side air bag light on

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side front tyre worn on both edges

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 VUB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

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

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