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WM53 NTV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 78,018 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,780 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 77,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear / front to rear line by tank + over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside 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 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS +OS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS + OS / tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,362 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 74,361 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NS +OS walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 72,087 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 72,087 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by cover (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion noted inner and outer sill at rear not excessive

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,770 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,770 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 69,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,928 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 66,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,649 miles

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

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

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

n/s windscreen wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,055 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,904 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 39,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,929 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 23,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,605 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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WM53 NTV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM53 NTV, 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 WM53 NTV registered?

WM53 NTV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is WM53 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 NTV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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