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WK53 HRX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,792 mi
Last recorded37,792 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,792 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 37,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 35,358 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 34,436 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 33,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,769 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,223 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,179 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush has slight movement but not to excess

Fail 24 Sep 2012 25,164 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush has slight movement but not to excess

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,157 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 28 Aug 2010 22,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,444 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,416 miles

both front tyres wearing inner tread area slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,861 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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WK53 HRX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WK53 HRX, 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 WK53 HRX registered?

WK53 HRX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is WK53 HRX safe to buy?

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