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OU53 HCA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

105,394 mi
Last recorded105,394 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,215 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section pipes (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,148 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 42,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 34,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,060 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,605 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,595 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)

rear alloy support bar broken

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,754 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 HCA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OU53 HCA, 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 OU53 HCA registered?

OU53 HCA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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