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WA53 HYT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 77,711 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 77,711 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spear wheel fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 76,274 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 76,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,407 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 70,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 64,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 59,988 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 55,837 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar droplink boot perishing.

Offside Rear Anti roll bar droplink boot perishing.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,357 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,230 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,226 miles

Front pads low

Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,226 miles

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

Front pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,093 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

all rear brake pads worn low

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,887 miles

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2007 21,887 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,046 miles

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

both front discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly scored

engine under tray fitted at time of test

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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WA53 HYT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA53 HYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 HYT registered?

WA53 HYT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is WA53 HYT safe to buy?

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