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YK53 WBJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,218 mi
Last recorded144,218 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 WBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 144,218 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 138,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 133,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 123,233 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 114,981 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 110,306 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 110,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 98,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,293 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,293 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,149 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 85,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,238 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,074 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,779 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear lower suspension arm has play in two bushes

offside wing mirror back missing

Fail 2 Feb 2012 74,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear lower suspension arm has play in two bushes

offside wing mirror back missing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,297 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,513 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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YK53 WBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK53 WBJ, 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 YK53 WBJ registered?

YK53 WBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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