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YD53 UBJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,121 mi
Last recorded72,121 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 72,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to back pipes corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 71,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose corroded at end

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear track rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,478 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,441 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,722 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,619 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,200 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 63,200 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,859 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,039 miles

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

brake warning light on.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,580 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,843 miles

Corrosion around flexi hose pipe ferrules.,

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 25,843 miles

Corrosion around flexi hose pipe ferrules.,

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,465 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 UBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UBJ, 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 YD53 UBJ registered?

YD53 UBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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