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RA53 UGK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,093 mi
Last recorded144,093 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 UGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 144,093 miles

front pads wearing low

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 134,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,534 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 119,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 104,186 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 88,473 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 88,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 74,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,623 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,594 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 47,587 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,677 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 UGK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA53 UGK, 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 RA53 UGK registered?

RA53 UGK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is RA53 UGK safe to buy?

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