MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Gearbox sump leak
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP Cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP Cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP Cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Within inner tread ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP Cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Diff leaking
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside zone A but still within swept area, no more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion under vehicle
Exhaust system corroded
Rear diff leak
Corrosion under vehicle
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear diff leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes ,under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank securing straps slightly corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake discs corroded
slight play in nsr anti roll bar link
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front wiper smearing screen slightly
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake discs slightly lipped
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU53 EYJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VU53 EYJ, 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 VU53 EYJ registered?
VU53 EYJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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