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PE53 WKO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Lpg 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

171,156 mi
Last recorded171,156 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 WKO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 171,156 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 171,156 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 169,727 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 169,727 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2023 168,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 167,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 163,079 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 marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer track rod end adjustable rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Possible noisy water pump bearing on engine (Requires investigation

Rear Diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2021 163,079 miles

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

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 marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer track rod end adjustable rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Possible noisy water pump bearing on engine (Requires investigation

Rear Diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2019 160,205 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 156,757 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 156,757 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 153,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted no allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2017 153,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted no allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2016 150,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 144,969 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 144,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 136,863 miles

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

Passenger side rear tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 136,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Passenger side rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 127,532 miles

Engine managment lamp illuminated.

Offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

STRONGLY ADVISE.Offside and nearside rear lower damper bushes worn.

STRONGLY ADVISE.Offside and nearside rear lower hub assy bushes worn.

STRONGLY ADVISE.Offside and nearside rear lower suspention arm inner bushes worn.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 122,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 122,196 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 113,392 miles

Check engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 104,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,720 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 101,710 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,660 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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PE53 WKO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PE53 WKO, 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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PE53 WKO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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