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YH53 VAD

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025
Pass 12 Oct 2024
Pass 13 Feb 2023 85,057 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 85,056 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,685 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/ left to right/ corrosion forming upon pipes via abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 82,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes feeding flexible brake hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes feeding flexible brake hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,107 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,209 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 71,717 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,741 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,050 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 63,020 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,934 miles

Nearside front tyre has a couple of minor cuts in the sidewall but not exposing plies or cords

Nearside rear tyre has a couple of minor cuts in the sidewall but not exposing plies or cords

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,042 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,839 miles

hammer damage to aluminium bottom arm on nsf

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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YH53 VAD is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH53 VAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH53 VAD registered?

YH53 VAD is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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