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MF53 DKX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,653 mi
Last recorded107,653 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,998 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 8 Jan 2022 102,207 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 92,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray loose

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,188 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector damaged but side fitment

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by shields

Fail 11 Mar 2019 79,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector damaged but side fitment

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by shields

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,163 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,150 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,150 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,629 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,538 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,590 miles

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

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 DKX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

MF53 DKX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is MF53 DKX safe to buy?

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