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VO53 DWF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,598 mi
Last recorded173,598 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 DWF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 173,598 miles

Nearside Rear rear adjustable toe arm outer ball joint gaiter split

Offside Rear rear adjustable toe arm outer ball joint gaiter split

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 165,924 miles

hazard switch faulty but working

Pass 21 Dec 2016 164,510 miles

eml on

Pass 21 Nov 2015 154,656 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 142,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 129,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,398 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin.

both rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 113,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs wearing thin.

both rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,164 miles

engine management light on

rear disc's pitted on inner faces

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 74,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,519 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,962 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VO53 DWF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO53 DWF, 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 VO53 DWF registered?

VO53 DWF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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