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OY53 RFZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,499 mi
Last recorded128,499 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 RFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 128,499 miles

EML on dash

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside headlight lens slightly clouded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 128,447 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML on dash

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside headlight lens slightly clouded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,141 miles

engine management lgiht on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng man light

Fail 26 Oct 2012 115,102 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng man light

Pass 11 Oct 2011 114,197 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 114,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 111,892 miles

all 4 tyres low and cracking

engine management light on

p.a.s level on minimum

rear brake discs pitting and corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2010 111,892 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres low and cracking

engine management light on

p.a.s level on minimum

rear brake discs pitting and corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2009 108,725 miles

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

all dash warning lights on ie.brake pad,engine man,abs.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 108,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

all dash warning lights on ie.brake pad,engine man,abs.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 102,402 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 102,402 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,910 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OY53 RFZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY53 RFZ, 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 OY53 RFZ registered?

OY53 RFZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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