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YT53 ZHM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,845 mi
Last recorded179,845 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZHM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 179,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 173,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 168,870 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 165,224 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 165,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 164,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 164,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 163,922 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 163,211 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 148,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,979 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 115,572 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and underside.

slight play in offside rear suspension.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear axle/suspension.

plastic covers fitted on undersaide and outer body sills.

Fail 28 May 2012 36,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear axle/suspension.

plastic covers fitted on undersaide and outer body sills.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,804 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)

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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YT53 ZHM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT53 ZHM, 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 YT53 ZHM registered?

YT53 ZHM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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