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PG53 RXT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,687 mi
Last recorded117,687 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RXT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 117,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 117,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 117,463 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 117,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where it runs down chassis leg from engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rose bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 117,253 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 108,213 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 108,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,052 miles

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

play/movement at offside rear suspension bush

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,934 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,649 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspetion

Fail 2 Nov 2015 75,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspetion

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,991 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 72,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,899 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 24 Aug 2011 65,115 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,115 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,437 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 57,436 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,787 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,323 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,106 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 RXT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RXT, 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 PG53 RXT registered?

PG53 RXT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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