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WA53 KJZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,347 mi
Last recorded89,347 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KJZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near side and Off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near side and Off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 89,347 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near side and Off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and Off side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near side and Off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,577 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,019 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 65,010 miles

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

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

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

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))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,987 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,162 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,577 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear links/d bushes slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,074 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 22 Aug 2012 42,025 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear subframes corroded

front brake discs wearing

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 22 Aug 2012 42,025 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear subframes corroded

front brake discs wearing

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,110 miles

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

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

tracking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,330 miles

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge + punctured

Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,919 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 KJZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey 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 KJZ, 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 WA53 KJZ registered?

WA53 KJZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WA53 KJZ safe to buy?

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