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BF53 KDN

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,321 mi
Last recorded128,321 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KDN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 128,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 123,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 118,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe not totally visible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank support strap cracked & corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 116,866 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to failed brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main brake pipe failed during test & leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe not totally visible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank support strap cracked & corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 113,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,777 miles

Nearside Washer jet poor

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,417 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Plus nail in tread & deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2.0mm also worn on inner edge & possible 'nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,945 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,945 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,354 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,179 miles

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,830 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,439 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,184 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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BF53 KDN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF53 KDN, 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 BF53 KDN registered?

BF53 KDN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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