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SA53 AHY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,006 mi
Last recorded124,006 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 AHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 124,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time off test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 124,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time off test (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 104,194 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 104,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,257 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,101 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet cable stretched

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,854 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,648 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,545 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,548 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,378 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,978 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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SA53 AHY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA53 AHY, 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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SA53 AHY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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