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MK53 PGZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,123 mi
Last recorded127,123 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 PGZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 127,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 111,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes at chassis legs (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush strut lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush strut lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 107,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm inner joint slight play

Offside Rear lower suspension arm inner joint slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,044 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,257 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre worn near limit

Fail 31 Jan 2013 92,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre worn near limit

Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre outer edge worn to the limit

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,155 miles

both rear strut bottom joints slight play

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Feb 2010 72,931 miles

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes slight play

offside rear lower arm rear bush slight play

offside rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

rear brake pads worn near limit

Pass 2 Feb 2009 104,426 miles

front brake pads wearing near limit

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

offside front tyre worn near limit

offside rear tyre worn near limit and nail in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,431 miles

N/s/r tyre worn near limit on outer edge of tread.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,154 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 PGZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PGZ, 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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MK53 PGZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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