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PJ53 AWU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,757 mi
Last recorded74,757 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 AWU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 74,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,320 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 71,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2022 68,587 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp likely to become detached

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,444 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 65,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Air suspension unit (5.3.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,733 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front flexi hoses slightly detioriated

front lower strut mount ball lionts slightly worn

under body shielding restricting some component inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH REAR. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,709 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,566 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 24,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,006 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,339 miles

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

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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PJ53 AWU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ53 AWU, 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 PJ53 AWU registered?

PJ53 AWU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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