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OU53 OMJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,424 mi
Last recorded125,424 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 OMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 125,424 miles

Central Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both arms need replacing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 124,650 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine all underneath engine smothered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,557 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 123,557 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,452 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 123,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,123 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 123,123 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 122,124 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,257 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 117,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,606 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,109 miles

MIL on

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear shock absorber has slight play in lower bush

Fail 26 Sep 2014 107,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MIL on

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear shock absorber has slight play in lower bush

Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

eml light on

Fail 5 Oct 2013 98,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,323 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on dash

nearside headlamps steamed up

Fail 5 Oct 2012 85,323 miles

Oil leak

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on dash

nearside headlamps steamed up

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,505 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,932 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 22,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,154 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 OMJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

OU53 OMJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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