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YE53 VPX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,657 mi
Last recorded251,657 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VPX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 251,657 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play in o/s/r stabiliser link

Pass 11 Jan 2019 239,009 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 237,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 228,511 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 228,253 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 214,463 miles

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

full brake performance not carried out due to leaking pipe

Fail 7 Nov 2016 214,461 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

full brake performance not carried out due to leaking pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2015 192,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted some components not seen

Fail 8 Oct 2015 192,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low poor aim (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

under trays fitted some components not seen

Pass 29 Aug 2014 183,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 180,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 177,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 159,881 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 159,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 138,589 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 138,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,610 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 94,488 miles

Loose trim around front bumper.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 94,488 miles

Loose trim around front bumper.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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YE53 VPX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE53 VPX, 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 YE53 VPX registered?

YE53 VPX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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