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YA53 ZXR

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,045 mi
Last recorded190,045 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZXR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 190,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s/r lower suspension bush slight movement

o/s/r lower rose joint bush perished

various parts and places slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 190,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r lower rose joint bush perished

n/s/r lower suspension bush slight movement

various parts and places slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2025 190,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

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

Both rear lower rose joint bushes heavily perished

Both sills covered/ full inspection not possible

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various parts and places slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 190,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 188,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 186,973 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 186,969 miles

Brake performance not tested ( leaking brake pipe ) (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 185,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 182,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 178,071 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 173,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 169,934 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s rear drive shaft seal leaking

o/s front brake pipe lightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 166,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 164,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 161,380 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 156,596 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 151,702 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 151,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 150,286 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 149,505 miles

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2009 147,437 miles

rear discs rusty pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2008 136,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 100,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 66,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 66,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YA53 ZXR 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 YA53 ZXR, 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 YA53 ZXR registered?

YA53 ZXR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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