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YF53 THX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,323 mi
Last recorded191,323 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 THX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 191,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 191,319 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 173,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 162,230 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 162,223 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

Pass 23 Aug 2016 146,034 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 121,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,190 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,663 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,133 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,207 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,613 miles

Air suspension fault, text on dash

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder area

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,817 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,635 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,863 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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YF53 THX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF53 THX, 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 YF53 THX registered?

YF53 THX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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