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VU53 AEZ

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,655 mi
Last recorded60,655 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AEZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,655 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front and front to rear pipes in offside wheel arch area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear front section in offside wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative advise these are not working, as hid headlamps but pre 2009 (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm inner rear balljoint boot small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,589 miles

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

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

Offside Mirror glass slightly discoloured

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 56,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Mirror glass slightly discoloured

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 53,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,592 miles

Advise headlamp washers inoperative

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Tie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Park Brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear tie rod inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 48,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,539 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,838 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 38,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 18,081 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,949 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 16,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,121 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 12,945 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,428 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 9,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 7,592 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 5,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 5,000 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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VU53 AEZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU53 AEZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU53 AEZ registered?

VU53 AEZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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