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PY53 PDV

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,359 mi
Last recorded134,359 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 PDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 134,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rose joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 132,509 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 132,496 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components are generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,342 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 130,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm inner dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 126,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,488 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 120,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (to front flexi pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and both rear brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 107,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 107,620 miles

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,096 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 100,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BUSH IN BOTTOM ARM THAT SUSPENSION UNIT FIXES TO (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BUSH IN BOTTOM OF SUSPENSION UNIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,874 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 91,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,836 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,784 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 55,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,468 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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PY53 PDV is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY53 PDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PY53 PDV is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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