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MF53 DKN

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,119 mi
Last recorded102,119 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DKN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 99,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,719 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 97,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,580 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight chunk taken out of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush worn with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,063 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 94,063 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,765 miles

all front n/s o/s metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,755 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

unable to fully inspect under side full covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 3 arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm all 3 bushes (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

unable to fully inspect under side full covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,447 miles

Nearside 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 28 Apr 2014 72,074 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 57,079 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,693 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,855 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,668 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 25,369 miles

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

wiper blades slight wear

Fail 27 Dec 2007 25,369 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wiper blades slight wear

Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,093 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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MF53 DKN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MF53 DKN, 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 MF53 DKN registered?

MF53 DKN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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