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VX53 JFK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,096 mi
Last recorded137,096 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JFK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 137,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 136,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 131,154 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front to rear engine and chassis under trays fitted,preventing a full inspection of the under side of the vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2020 129,248 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 129,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 127,322 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front fog light not working

Under trays and belly pans fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,945 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,105 miles

both front lower arm front bushes worn (torque reaction bushes)

eml illuminated

fluid leak n/s engine but undertray fitted so unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2015 123,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick service brake (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin service brake (3.5.1g)

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

both front lower arm front bushes worn (torque reaction bushes)

eml illuminated

fluid leak n/s engine but undertray fitted so unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 115,326 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 98,516 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 98,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,996 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 714,226 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,821 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,932 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Chunk out of N/S/F tyre sidewall.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,446 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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VX53 JFK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VX53 JFK, 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 VX53 JFK registered?

VX53 JFK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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