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PG53 OZH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Lpg 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,984 mi
Last recorded107,984 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OZH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 107,984 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,318 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 98,191 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie-rod both Inner & outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie-rod both inner & outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems Smell of gas in engine bay (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,660 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,240 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 95,240 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam doesn't stay on when selected (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front Fog lamps not working

Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems smell of gas leak (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Lower engine under cover insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

Rear rear diff slight oil leak

Rear rear suspension component general corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2018 83,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2017 79,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe's to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,777 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 61,075 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 61,075 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,379 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 54,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,377 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 48,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,568 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 39,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,586 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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PG53 OZH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PG53 OZH, 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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PG53 OZH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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