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VU53 HLK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,585 mi
Last recorded111,585 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HLK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,585 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 110,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,562 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 17 Sep 2012 88,827 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,577 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,616 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,888 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 39,761 miles

Offside Rear 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 HLK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

VU53 HLK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is VU53 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 HLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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