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PK53 ZKD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,136 mi
Last recorded102,136 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,136 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 100,509 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil & Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,198 miles

Gearbox earth strap heavily corroded/weakened

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 97,197 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner tie rod cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox earth strap heavily corroded/weakened

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin - N/S/R outer pad worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 89,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,828 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,893 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn sock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,476 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear under offside front floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on innerwing under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,188 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,521 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,644 miles

brake pipe to nearside front corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm rear rose joint slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,555 miles

Brake pipe to nearside front hose corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Play in both rear shocker units lower rose joints

Play in offside front shocker unit lower rose joint

Fail 31 Oct 2011 40,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe to nearside front hose corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Play in both rear shocker units lower rose joints

Play in offside front shocker unit lower rose joint

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,055 miles

Borderline fluctuation on front brakes

Front brake discs pitted

Imbalance on front brakes

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,603 miles

Front brake imbalance, nearside lower effort

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,360 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,027 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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PK53 ZKD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKD, 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 ZKD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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