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BD53 CSZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,467 mi
Last recorded104,467 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CSZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 104,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,002 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,167 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,192 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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,928 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,932 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,765 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 62,080 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,077 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,730 miles

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

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 17 Nov 2011 54,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,716 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,776 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 35,090 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,090 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,903 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,746 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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BD53 CSZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD53 CSZ, 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 BD53 CSZ registered?

BD53 CSZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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