MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected Suspension not functioning (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lights slightly delaquering (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom shock absorber bush/rosejoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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SC53 BYM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 SC53 BYM, 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 SC53 BYM registered?
SC53 BYM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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