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BD53 NKO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,188 mi
Last recorded207,188 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NKO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 207,188 miles

Drivers seat adjustment slightly worn

Nearside front passenger seat adjustment mechanism slightly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2018 207,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily worn on edges - 255/35R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers seat adjustment slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front passenger seat adjustment mechanism slightly worn

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 178,787 miles

Offside Front tyre slight damage side wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 178,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre slight damage side wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 144,132 miles

All road wheels ,rims slightly damaged

Front tyres wearing off on edges

N/S/R tyre wearing low & cuts in inner & outer side side walls

Rear suspension corroded

seat belt webbing slightly frayed O/S/F

Fail 1 Oct 2015 144,126 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel slightly damaged all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

all brake discs rusty.

front tyres wearing off on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low and cuts in inner and outer side walls

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,923 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all road wheels in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre bead saver has cuts

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2013 124,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 124,800 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 124,785 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,668 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 79,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,040 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 68,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,677 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 NKO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

BD53 NKO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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