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VU53 HBC

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,472 mi
Last recorded104,472 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HBC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 104,472 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH REAR DISCS VERY POOR

bonnet pull broken

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,307 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,806 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,620 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,458 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2011 40,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,792 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,928 miles

osf tyre side wall has slight bulge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,499 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 HBC is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

VU53 HBC is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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