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PX53 HPO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 HPO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 103,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,547 miles

Coolant leak ()

front brakes pies slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

osr droplink has slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2016 99,348 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brakes pies slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

osr droplink has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,739 miles

EML light on

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 Jul 2015 93,739 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to wear bands

Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre close to wear bands

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,721 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,754 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 66,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,301 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 60,299 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,002 miles

both raer parking brake cables outer casing worn through not affecting operation.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,534 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PX53 HPO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PX53 HPO, 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 PX53 HPO registered?

PX53 HPO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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