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SJ53 FBY

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,957 mi
Last recorded111,957 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 111,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,565 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 111,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,484 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 108,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 102,848 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 95,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 88,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 84,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 78,014 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 77,988 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 68,117 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,741 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 53,739 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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SJ53 FBY is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ53 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ53 FBY is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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