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2003 JAGUAR XJ
General Information
- Registration ML53JBE
- Manufacturer JAGUAR
- Model XJ
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2967cc
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- Expires 29 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,818 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,500 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2025 22 Jun 20267 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,645 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,445 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2023 22 Jun 20265 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,959 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,382 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021 22 Jun 20265 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,767 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,437 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019 22 Jun 202611 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,455 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- nearside front tyres starting to wear inner and outer edges
- both front tyres cracking not showing ply of cords
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,319 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017 22 Jun 20267 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,140 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,696 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015 22 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,121 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014 22 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,282 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,205 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 22 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,205 MI
22 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,166 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,118 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
11 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,233 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,874 MI
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ML53JBE was registered on 2003-11-11
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