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SM53 RHF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,806 mi
Last recorded77,806 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 RHF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,801 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 74,095 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL FROM REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 73,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 72,413 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,220 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

fuel tank straps deteriorating

Fail 15 Dec 2020 71,220 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

fuel tank straps deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,031 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

REAR DIFF SLIGHT LEAK

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 69,029 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

FUEL TANK STRAP SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

REAR DIFF SLIGHT LEAK

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 64,394 miles

Oil leak (Diff)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,229 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,885 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 56,885 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,731 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,731 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 36,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,627 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 23,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,064 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,110 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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SM53 RHF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM53 RHF, 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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SM53 RHF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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