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SC53 BYM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,466 mi
Last recorded162,466 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 BYM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 162,466 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 155,693 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 155,691 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 149,949 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 149,948 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 143,503 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 143,503 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,707 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 130,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,872 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 93,872 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 74,607 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,679 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 70,678 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,029 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,081 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,940 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,595 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,751 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,862 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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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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