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BD53 WBV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,504 mi
Last recorded157,504 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 157,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 140,131 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 139,713 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,229 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,766 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 91,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,558 miles

offside front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,928 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,192 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,504 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 WBV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

BD53 WBV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is BD53 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 WBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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