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MK53 PGF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,049 mi
Last recorded97,049 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 PGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,049 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 96,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,506 miles

both front hose ferrules corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 88,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

both front hose ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,394 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,394 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 81,047 miles

Air suspension slightly lower one side than the other

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,198 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2014 78,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f 235/55/17 W tyre close to limit and perishing

n/s/r 235/55/17 W tyre close to limit and perishing

o/s/f 235/55/17 W tyre perishing

o/s/r 235/55/17 W tyre close to limit and perishing

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension arm rear bush

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 21 May 2013 76,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 74,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 73,047 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,052 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 55,850 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 PGF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK53 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

MK53 PGF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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