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YC53 JFM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,237 mi
Last recorded117,237 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washer jets insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2022 116,915 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure Cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Washer jet insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,437 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 107,344 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,534 miles

under body trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower Shock Absorber mount (2.4.G.2)

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion and deterioration

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,726 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,381 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,507 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 65,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,626 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,211 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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YC53 JFM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC53 JFM, 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 YC53 JFM registered?

YC53 JFM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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