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PK53 SKX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,618 mi
Last recorded151,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 SKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 151,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 151,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 149,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 147,178 miles

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

rear subframe slight surface corrosion

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 12 Dec 2017 143,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 138,857 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 138,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear,at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 138,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe part of hose into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe part of hose into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe part of hose into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe part of hose into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Diff. oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced mounting on subframe (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mounting on sub frame (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounting area of subframe (2.2.C.1h)

fuel tank mounting straps slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 136,194 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 136,194 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 131,592 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 129,298 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 8 Nov 2012 126,735 miles

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

eml on

Fail 7 Nov 2012 126,735 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 100,736 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,211 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 101,209 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,643 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 90,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,373 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 77,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,273 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 48,272 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PK53 SKX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK53 SKX, 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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PK53 SKX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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