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YK53 WBZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,824 mi
Last recorded162,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 WBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 162,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 160,250 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 160,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 158,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 158,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 157,554 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 157,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 157,267 miles

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

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

bonnet pull stiff

Pass 19 Jan 2018 153,523 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 146,702 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 146,701 miles

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

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

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 144,134 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 141,572 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 141,572 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 139,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 135,744 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 135,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 128,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 109,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

E.N.G.light on .

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,149 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 WBZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

YK53 WBZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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