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LX53 WTZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,653 mi
Last recorded143,653 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 WTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 143,653 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 143,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,182 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 86,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,398 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 76,398 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,498 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 71,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,215 miles

Nearside Rear light unit has water ingress

Pass 8 Oct 2016 63,486 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,338 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,101 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,598 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,016 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall cords are not exposed

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,714 miles

cut to tyre sidewall of nearside front tyre,cords are not exposed

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,183 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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LX53 WTZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX53 WTZ, 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 LX53 WTZ registered?

LX53 WTZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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