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OU53 HBP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,559 mi
Last recorded111,559 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HBP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 111,559 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 111,559 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 107,014 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 103,885 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of the tread depth is close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

The rear subframe is corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 95,750 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of the tread depth is close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

The rear subframe is corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

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

screen chips

Fail 7 Aug 2021 91,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

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

screen chips

Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,112 miles

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

several rear suspension bush dust covers deteriorated / split .

Fail 14 Jul 2020 89,109 miles

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

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

several rear suspension bush dust covers deteriorated / split .

Pass 2 Feb 2019 87,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 85,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension joint gaiter perishing

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tie rod cross link gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension joint gaiter perishing

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 82,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,224 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,801 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 73,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,260 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 67,133 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,013 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,674 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 50,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,685 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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OU53 HBP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU53 HBP, 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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OU53 HBP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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