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NU53 VGC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,032 mi
Last recorded193,032 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 193,032 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 193,032 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tierod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 180,475 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 180,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 168,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 146,753 miles

Front tyres bald inner edges

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 146,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres bald inner edges

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 116,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 111,384 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lower suspension arm bushes worn both sides

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,473 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,641 miles

rear suspension hub carriers-lower bushes worn both sides

Fail 20 Mar 2012 91,634 miles

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

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

rear suspension hub carriers-lower bushes worn both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,690 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 65,480 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NU53 VGC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NU53 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU53 VGC registered?

NU53 VGC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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