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PN53 DUH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,209 mi
Last recorded164,209 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DUH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 164,209 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 164,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged WORN THROUGH OUTER COVER TO INNER CABLE (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER COVER OF CABLE WORN (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 158,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 152,587 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 142,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,988 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 124,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,751 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 117,751 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,270 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,712 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,753 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,753 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,789 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,115 miles

management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,546 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,408 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 44,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,542 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 15,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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PN53 DUH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PN53 DUH, 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 PN53 DUH registered?

PN53 DUH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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