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BD53 UCC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

196,217 mi
Last recorded196,217 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UCC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 196,217 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 196,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 188,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 188,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 183,086 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 183,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [front one] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 169,920 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 160,224 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 160,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 150,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 145,934 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 142,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 136,311 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 123,896 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,231 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,035 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,637 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,484 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 UCC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

BD53 UCC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 UCC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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