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RA53 UFT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,700 mi
Last recorded86,700 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 UFT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,917 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,279 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,250 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,170 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,687 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light perishing on front tyre sidewalls

Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,658 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

discs corroded

light perishing on front tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,978 miles

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

light corrosion on brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,781 miles

slight perishing on n/s/r tyre sidewall

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,429 miles

slight perishing on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,515 miles

n/s /o/s wiper blades split [slight]

Fail 14 Dec 2009 62,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s /o/s wiper blades split [slight]

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,660 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 59,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 58,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,996 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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RA53 UFT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA53 UFT, 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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RA53 UFT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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