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SJ53 JRV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,160 mi
Last recorded115,160 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 JRV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 115,160 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 115,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 115,030 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,712 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 106,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 95,995 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split on ends

offside front brake lamkes creeking noise

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,581 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,527 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,291 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,935 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,672 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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SJ53 JRV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ53 JRV, 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 SJ53 JRV registered?

SJ53 JRV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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