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SV53 JZF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,822 mi
Last recorded94,822 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 JZF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,822 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 92,424 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 92,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,210 miles

Offside Front brake bind

Fail 16 Feb 2018 87,210 miles

Offside Front brake bind

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,666 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,903 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has damage in tread

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 58,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint joint apart (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint joint apart (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has damage in tread

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,817 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,875 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,870 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,211 miles

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

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

offside door mirror loose

Fail 21 May 2013 51,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

offside door mirror loose

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,638 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 49,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 47,316 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,211 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,848 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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SV53 JZF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SV53 JZF, 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 SV53 JZF registered?

SV53 JZF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SV53 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 JZF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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