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YH53 VCV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VCV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 124,998 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 123,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 121,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,343 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear anti roll bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 115,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 114,009 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,020 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,219 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,408 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,754 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,587 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,587 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 64,477 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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YH53 VCV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YH53 VCV, 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 YH53 VCV registered?

YH53 VCV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YH53 VCV safe to buy?

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