MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISE Front and Rear brake discs corroded
ADVISE Gear box earth strap corroded/fraying
Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin bush worn with play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin bush worn with play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm in centre of tread +NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From abs pump too Front to Back area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From abs pump too Front to Back area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a hole in. (6.1.2 (a))
Earth lead severely frayed, Gearbox too inner wing (underneath)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel tank straps Corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
brake pipes greased
front and rear subframes have surface corrosion
n/s/r handbrake performance low
plastic headlamp covers slightly misted
rear diff leak
sill covers fitted
tape on dash
undertrays fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak at oil filter
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 ORC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YY53 ORC, 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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YY53 ORC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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