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WA53 KHW

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,838 mi
Last recorded116,838 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KHW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,838 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S AND N/S ()

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

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2023 116,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S AND N/S ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 95,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 95,286 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,766 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,766 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,967 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 86,954 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,360 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,634 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 78,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Engine management warning lamp is on dash.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,177 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 767,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,514 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine and sill indertrays fitted preventing full inspection

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,871 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,164 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,628 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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WA53 KHW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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