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SV53 KLC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 KLC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,536 miles

Offside outer rear brake pad worn thin

Fail 15 Nov 2023 88,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside outer rear brake pad worn thin

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,817 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 86,817 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2021 85,505 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,761 miles

Front brake pipes to flexis covered in grease

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear exhaust heat shields partially insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,925 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,974 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,826 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,253 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 71,478 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 68,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,415 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,791 miles

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

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

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

both front brakes have slight bind

nearside front fog light lense smashed

Fail 11 Jan 2011 65,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brakes have slight bind

nearside front fog light lense smashed

Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,489 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 57,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,889 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,618 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 44,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,406 miles

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

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

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 KLC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KLC, 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 KLC registered?

SV53 KLC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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