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YR53 FBJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,412 mi
Last recorded83,412 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,412 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 83,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

N/S and O/S rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,722 miles

Brake wear light illuminated but brake pads appear in good order

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,721 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake wear light illuminated but brake pads appear in good order

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,788 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,691 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,927 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 57,213 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,515 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,398 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,496 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,345 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,286 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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YR53 FBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YR53 FBJ, 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 YR53 FBJ registered?

YR53 FBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is YR53 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 FBJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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