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VU53 EYJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,780 mi
Last recorded157,780 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 157,780 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 157,561 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 150,528 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 142,555 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Rear diff leak

Fail 10 Aug 2023 142,555 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear diff leak

Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,703 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 133,703 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 113,818 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 113,818 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 111,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 109,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 106,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 103,181 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 100,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 98,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nsr anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,452 miles

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

nearside front wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,156 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,156 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,745 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,676 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,916 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 31,916 miles

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.

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 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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