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OX53 DCF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,959 mi
Last recorded159,959 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 DCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,959 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 155,438 miles

Central Front Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 155,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view missing ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 150,869 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,173 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 146,128 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 122,848 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 121,659 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,644 miles

Nearside registration plate light lens missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,800 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,958 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,337 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,084 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 39,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,530 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,076 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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OX53 DCF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OX53 DCF, 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 OX53 DCF registered?

OX53 DCF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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