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SG53 VKT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,363 mi
Last recorded114,363 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VKT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 114,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 114,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,409 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,614 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod arm rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod arm rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,328 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,940 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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SG53 VKT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SG53 VKT, 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 SG53 VKT registered?

SG53 VKT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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