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MW53 ZRX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,459 mi
Last recorded85,459 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 ZRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 85,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,259 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,724 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 83,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,200 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,699 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 81,675 miles

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

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 3 May 2018 80,671 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor damage to offside front wing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 80,671 miles

Brake performance not tested brake hose leaking (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor damage to offside front wing

Pass 6 May 2017 79,540 miles

all tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,692 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Apr 2014 76,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,481 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 62,480 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,433 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,484 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,628 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 42,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,048 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 15,048 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MW53 ZRX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW53 ZRX, 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 MW53 ZRX registered?

MW53 ZRX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is MW53 ZRX safe to buy?

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