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VU53 AVF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,063 mi
Last recorded111,063 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,115 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,506 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front break pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2020 103,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic brake calliper damaged spring snapped (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front break pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,693 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))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,059 miles

Front Oil leak

engine cover / under trays / plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 97,869 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 95,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush-borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 95,793 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,918 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,737 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,059 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,975 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

wiper rubbers split.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,437 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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VU53 AVF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VU53 AVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 AVF registered?

VU53 AVF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is VU53 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 AVF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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