MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,153 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Covers fitted stopping full inspection of some components
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake cable outer casings deteriorated and split
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension level sensors bracketts poor condition
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers fitted stopping full inspection of some components
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake cable outer casings deteriorated and split
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension level sensors bracketts poor condition
Covers fitted stopping full inspection
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake cable outer casings deteriorated and split
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Covers fitted stopping full inspection
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake cable outer casings deteriorated and split
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Plastic covers fitted stopping full inspection of some components
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at both ends,sections covered by under tray. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front earth strap in poor condition
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front and rear frames rusty condition.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside undertray insecure
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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SC53 BYN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 BYN, 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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SC53 BYN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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