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YE53 ZBG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,782 mi
Last recorded42,782 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZBG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 42,782 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 42,730 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 42,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,814 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 41,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 40,698 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,034 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,257 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 36,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 31,622 miles

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

on spinning front wheels slightly binding but ok on rbt brake test

Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,419 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,794 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,872 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,136 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,329 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,168 miles

n/s frontwiper slightly damaged on blade

n/s rear tyre has slight damage on outside wall

Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,346 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,809 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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YE53 ZBG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc 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 YE53 ZBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE53 ZBG registered?

YE53 ZBG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YE53 ZBG safe to buy?

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