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MK53 PFZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,794 mi
Last recorded54,794 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 PFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 54,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 53,032 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 53,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 52,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,447 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 50,445 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,020 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,223 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,190 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cant see all brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2015 38,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,305 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,530 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s washer jet partly blocked

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,334 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 33,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,632 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 30,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,386 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,412 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,412 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 21,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,510 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,071 miles

wiper blade condition poor

Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,730 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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MK53 PFZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK53 PFZ, 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 MK53 PFZ registered?

MK53 PFZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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