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OV53 SOJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,299 mi
Last recorded98,299 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 SOJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,299 miles

Offside Rear Bumper reflector missing

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose and undertrays fitted to vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 98,298 miles

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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose and undertrays fitted to vehicle

Offside Rear Bumper reflector missing

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 94,392 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,276 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 88,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre been run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre been run flat (5.2.3 (e))

slight gearbox leak

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 83,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 77,807 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 134,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,015 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres splitting on side walls

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,011 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,211 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 SOJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc 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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

OV53 SOJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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