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OV53 SKZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,993 mi
Last recorded94,993 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 SKZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,993 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RIGID BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 94,982 miles

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RIGID BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,959 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,696 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 94,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,053 miles

offside wing mirror glass starting to fade

Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,442 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,797 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,139 miles

main beam switch poor operation

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 76,933 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,222 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 7 Oct 2010 54,728 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 15 Oct 2009 46,267 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,708 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,112 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 9 Oct 2006 20,975 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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OV53 SKZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV53 SKZ, 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 OV53 SKZ registered?

OV53 SKZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is OV53 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 SKZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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