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YO53 UEF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,870 mi
Last recorded56,870 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 56,870 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 51,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 51,049 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,395 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both tie rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 40,850 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,291 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 38,291 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,818 miles

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

cut in n/s rear tyre but no cords showing.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,966 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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YO53 UEF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 YO53 UEF, 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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YO53 UEF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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