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WL53 CYA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,901 mi
Last recorded143,901 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 CYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 143,901 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

light rear body corrosion

oil leak

slight movement in the steering/suspension system joints

slight smear from the offside front wiper blade

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jun 2020 141,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 140,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie-bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 137,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 134,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 131,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,120 miles

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

slight play in inner steering rack joint n\s\f

Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,896 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 113,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 105,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,717 miles

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

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

rear disc's pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,661 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,683 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 75,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,942 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,329 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,601 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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WL53 CYA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WL53 CYA, 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 WL53 CYA registered?

WL53 CYA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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