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SP53 KXT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,156 mi
Last recorded164,156 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 KXT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 164,156 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 164,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 158,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight flicker (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 158,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight flicker (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 152,953 miles

Oil leak ENGINE ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Nov 2016 152,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Nov 2015 142,856 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 10 Nov 2015 142,856 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 26 Nov 2014 129,292 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 129,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 122,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,831 miles

lens for ns registration light missing

Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lens for ns registration light missing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,730 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,726 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 77,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,074 miles

airbag stays light on passenger side

engine manegement light stays on

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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SP53 KXT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP53 KXT, 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 SP53 KXT registered?

SP53 KXT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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