CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR53 FBZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,810 mi
Last recorded138,810 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 138,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 130,873 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 130,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 118,500 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 111,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,895 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,748 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,690 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,649 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surface.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,039 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 52,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,002 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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR53 FBZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FBZ, 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

How do I check the history of YR53 FBZ?

You can check the full history of YR53 FBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR53 FBZ registered?

YR53 FBZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is YR53 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 FBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR53 FBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR53 FBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.