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YD53 TZG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,986 mi
Last recorded144,986 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 TZG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 144,986 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air suspension faulty

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 125,415 miles

Air suspension fault displayed on dash

Minor stone chips to front windscreen

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 118,205 miles

*** oil level below minimum ***

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 118,121 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

*** oil level below minimum ***

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 109,117 miles

* Oil level low *

Air suspension fault illuminated on dash

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Both rear tyres measuring between 2-3mm,

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 98,511 miles

**** OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN MARK ON DIPSTICK ****

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 98,282 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**** OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN MARK ON DIPSTICK ****

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,587 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,929 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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YD53 TZG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YD53 TZG, 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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YD53 TZG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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